Where does the formula for the area of a trapezoid come from?

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Question: Explain to an adult at the algorithmic level of knowledge why this formula is an appropriate one for finding the area of any trapezoid
The formula ( or algorithm) for calculating the area of any trapezoid is one-half times the height times the sum of the bases. Explain to an adult at the algorithmic level of knowledge why this formula is an appropriate one for finding the area of any trapezoid

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