There isn't a specific "formula of a trapezoid" in Python, as Python is a programming language and not a mathematical formula. However, you can use Python to calculate the area of a trapezoid using the standard mathematical formula:
Area of a Trapezoid = (1/2) (base1 + base2) height
Here's how you can implement this in Python:
def trapezoid_area(base1, base2, height):
"""Calculates the area of a trapezoid.
Args:
base1: Length of the first base.
base2: Length of the second base.
height: Height of the trapezoid.
Returns:
The area of the trapezoid.
"""
return (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height
# Example usage
base1 = 5
base2 = 8
height = 3
area = trapezoid_area(base1, base2, height)
print(f"The area of the trapezoid is: {area}")This code defines a function trapezoid_area that takes the lengths of the two bases and the height as input and returns the calculated area. The example demonstrates how to use the function with specific values.
You can use this code as a starting point to further develop more complex calculations or implement other trapezoid-related functionalities within your Python programs.
