Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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You're not required to know the formula for the area of a trapezoid for the SAT, but it may be helpful in some circumstances. However, there will always be alternative methods for solving problems involving trapezoids -- and sometimes even a satisfying shortcut!

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