Trapezoid transformation to rectangle

The area formula for a trapezoid can be written as ¹/₂(base₁+base₂)*h. The average of the bases, ¹/₂(base1+base2), is called the median of the trapezoid. So the area can be seen as the median*h, a much simpler rectangular formula. We will transform by rotation the trapezoid into a rectangle by using the rotation slider. Adjust the width of the trapezoid by dragging on the corners; this app works when the base2 angles are acute. Adjust the height of the trapezoid by using the slider.

 

Bill Lombard

 
Tipus de material
Construcció dinàmica
Etiquetes
transformation 
Grup de destinació (edats)
11 – 19+
Idioma
English (United States)
 
 
 
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