Tori is solving for the area and perimeter of a trapezoid. However, she made a mistake when solving. Find her error, correct her mistake and solve for the correct answer for the problem. 24 11 11 12 A = 2-h (b₁ + b₂) P=b₁ + b₂ + S + S A = 2.8(24 +12) P = 24 + 12 + 11 + 11 A = 16(36) P = 36 +22 A = 576 units² P = 58 units 8

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Tori is solving for the area and perimeter of a trapezoid. However, she made a mistake when
solving. Find her error, correct her mistake and solve for the correct answer for the problem.
24
11
11
12
A = 2-h (b₁ + b₂)
P=b₁ + b₂ + S + S
A = 2.8(24+12)
P = 24+ 12 + 11 + 11
A = 16(36)
P = 36 +22
A = 576 units²
P = 58 units
8
Transcribed Image Text:Tori is solving for the area and perimeter of a trapezoid. However, she made a mistake when solving. Find her error, correct her mistake and solve for the correct answer for the problem. 24 11 11 12 A = 2-h (b₁ + b₂) P=b₁ + b₂ + S + S A = 2.8(24+12) P = 24+ 12 + 11 + 11 A = 16(36) P = 36 +22 A = 576 units² P = 58 units 8
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