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The formula for the area of a trapezoid is \"\".

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Solve \"\" for h.

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Multiply each side by \"\".

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\"\"

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Cancel common terms.

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\"\".

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This is option A.\"\"

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Solve \"\" for \"\".

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Multiply each side by \"\".

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\"\"

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Cancel common terms.

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\"\"

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Subtract each side by \"\".

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\"\".

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This is option B.\"\"

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Solve \"\" for \"\".

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Multiply each side by \"\".

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\"\"

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Cancel common terms.

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\"\"

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Subtract each side by \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\".

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This is option D.\"\"

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The option C is not equivalent to the formula.