Explan why the formula for the area of a trapezoid contains the expression b +b

Step-by-step explanation:

Actually, it doesn't.

A trapezoid has 2 sides which are parallel but of different lengths.  It also has a width.

To find the area of a trapezoid, you find the average of the parallel side lengths and then mult. this result by the width:

a + b                       ← where a and b are the unequal side lengths

* width

    2

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john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

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