there is a pair of parallel sides in the following shape. what is the area of the shape? units² show calculator

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# Explanation:
## Step1: Recall the trapezoid area formula
The area formula for a trapezoid is $A=\frac{(b_1 + b_2)h}{2}$, where $b_1$ and $b_2$ are the lengths of the parallel sides, and $h$ is the height.
## Step2: Identify the values of $b_1$, $b_2$, and $h$
From the problem, $b_1 = 9$, $b_2=5$, and $h = 4$.
## Step3: Substitute the values into the formula
$$
\begin{align*}
A&=\frac{(9 + 5)\times4}{2}\
&=\frac{14\times4}{2}\
&=\frac{56}{2}\
& = 28
\end{align*}
$$

# Answer:
28

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Step1: Recall the trapezoid area formula

Step2: Identify the values of \(b_1\), \(b_2\), and \(h\)

Step3: Substitute the values into the formula

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