{"id":26941,"date":"2023-03-30T10:11:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T10:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=26941"},"modified":"2024-01-16T10:06:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T10:06:40","slug":"isosceles-trapezoid-definition-formula-properties-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid","title":{"rendered":"Isosceles Trapezoid: Definition, Formula, Properties, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-6861a3aa-7ba2-4263-9910-a41e05db0420\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid#0-what-is-an-isosceles-trapezoid>What Is an Isosceles Trapezoid?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid#1-properties-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid>Properties of an Isosceles Trapezoid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid#7-how-to-find-the-area-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid>How to Find the Area of an Isosceles Trapezoid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid#10-solved-examples-on-isosceles-trapezoid>Solved Examples on Isosceles Trapezoid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid#11-practice-problems-on-isosceles-trapezoid>Practice Problems on Isosceles Trapezoid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/isosceles-trapezoid#12-frequently-asked-questions-on-isosceles-trapezoid>Frequently Asked Questions on Isosceles Trapezoid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-an-isosceles-trapezoid\">What Is an Isosceles Trapezoid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which <\/strong><strong>the top and bottom sides are parallel, while the remaining two non-parallel sides have the same length.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We know that a trapezoid is a quadrilateral with two parallel sides and two non-parallel sides. In an isosceles trapezoid, the non-parallel sides are equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Thus, we can say that the parallel sides of an isosceles trapezoid are not equal and equal sides are not parallel. Two base angles in an isosceles trapezoid are equal to one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isosceles-trapezoid.png\" alt=\"Isosceles trapezoid\" class=\"wp-image-36913\" title=\"Isosceles trapezoid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isosceles-trapezoid.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/isosceles-trapezoid-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The angles of a trapezoid always add up to 360 degrees, just like any quadrilateral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Take a look at the following image to understand the isosceles trapezoid shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-isosceles-trapezoid-Definition.png\" alt=\"A Isosceles Trapezoid: Definition\" class=\"wp-image-36915\" title=\"A Isosceles Trapezoid: Definition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-isosceles-trapezoid-Definition.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/a-isosceles-trapezoid-Definition-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>An isosceles trapezoid can be defined as a trapezoid in which non-parallel sides are of the same length; also the base angles are of the same measure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 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});\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-properties-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid\">Properties of an Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-abcd-highlighting-its-properties.png\" alt=\"An isosceles trapezoid ABCD highlighting its properties\" class=\"wp-image-36916\" title=\"An isosceles trapezoid ABCD highlighting its properties\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-abcd-highlighting-its-properties.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-abcd-highlighting-its-properties-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The properties of the isosceles trapezoid are discussed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Only one pair of sides is parallel. $AB | | CD$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Non-parallel sides (legs) are equal in measure. $AD = BC \\Rightarrow c = d$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The diagonals are equal. $AC = BD$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The base angles are congruent. $\\angle D = \\angle C;\\; \\angle A = \\angle B$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The opposite angles are supplementary. $\\angle D + \\angle B = 180^\\circ;\\; \\angle C + \\angle A = 180^\\circ$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Line segments joining the midpoints of parallel sides are perpendicular to the base sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A trapezoid can be inscribed in a circle if and only if the trapezoid is isosceles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The diagonals divide one another into pairs of segments of equal length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">It has an axis of symmetry that joins the midpoints of the parallel sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-worksheets-container-id\" class=\"recommended-games-container\"><h4 class=\"recommended-games-container-headline\">Recommended Worksheets<\/h4><div class=\"recommended-games-container-slides\"><div class=\"worksheet-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-worksheets\/identify-trapezoids\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"worksheets_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t    <div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/cms_assets\/s\/math-worksheets\/identify-trapezoids.jpeg\" alt=\"Identify Trapezoids Worksheet\">\r\n\t    <\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"worksheet-card-container-inner\" 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     const container = document.querySelector(\"#recommended-worksheets-container-id\");\n            const slidesContainer = container.querySelector(\".recommended-games-container-slides\");\n            const cards = slidesContainer.querySelectorAll(\".worksheet-card-container-outer\");\n            const scrollRightArrow = container.querySelector(\".scroll-right-arrow\");\n\n            function adjustContainerStyles() {\n                const numCards = cards.length;\n\n                if (numCards === 1) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"30%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 2) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"50%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else if (numCards === 3) {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"75%\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"center\";\n                } else {\n                    container.style.maxWidth = \"\";\n                    container.style.textAlign = \"\";\n                }\n            }\n\n            function checkScrollPosition() {\n                const maxScrollLeft = slidesContainer.scrollWidth - slidesContainer.clientWidth;\n                if ((slidesContainer.scrollLeft + 10) >= maxScrollLeft) {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"none\"; \/\/ Hide the arrow if fully scrolled\n                } else {\n                    scrollRightArrow.style.display = \"block\"; \/\/ Show the arrow if not fully scrolled\n                }\n            }\n\n            scrollRightArrow.addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n                const scrollAmount = 300; \/\/ Adjust based on the container's width and your needs\n                slidesContainer.scrollLeft += scrollAmount;\n                setTimeout(checkScrollPosition, 100); \/\/ Delay to allow scroll update\n            });\n\n            adjustContainerStyles();\n            checkScrollPosition();\n            slidesContainer.addEventListener(\"scroll\", checkScrollPosition);\n        });\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-isosceles-trapezoid-formulas\">Isosceles Trapezoid: Formulas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s discuss formulas for finding area, and perimeter, median of an isosceles trapezoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-median-of-isosceles-trapezoid\">Median of Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A line that joins the midpoints of the non-parallel sides creates the midline or the median. The median forms a special theorem that applies only to isosceles trapezoids. The length of the midline is half the sum of the two parallel sides. If we assign the variables a and b to the measurements of the parallel sides, then the length of the median is given by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$Median = \\frac{a + b}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-perimeter-of-isosceles-trapezoid-formula\">Perimeter of Isosceles Trapezoid Formula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;$P = a + b + 2 c$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Where a, b, and c are the sides of the trapezoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-area-of-the-isosceles-trapezoid-formula\">Area of the Isosceles Trapezoid Formula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$A = \\frac{1}{2}  h (a+b)$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">where a and b are the lengths of the parallel sides, and h is the distance in perpendicular terms between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-how-to-find-the-perimeter-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid\">How to find the Perimeter of an Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Calculating the perimeter of a shape simply means finding the length around the shape. Let\u2019s understand the steps using an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Recall the formula. The perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid is given by<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$P = a + b + 2c$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The lengths of the sides must simply be added because the perimeter is equal to the sum of the length of the shape\u2019s borders. The legs of this isosceles trapezoid are equal in length, hence you may use 2c in the formula because both legs are identical in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Replace variables with known values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Write the proper unit as per the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example: Find the perimeter of the given isosceles trapezoid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-with-side-lengths-given.png\" alt=\"An isosceles trapezoid with side lengths given\" class=\"wp-image-36917\" title=\"An isosceles trapezoid with side lengths given\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-with-side-lengths-given.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-with-side-lengths-given-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Here, $a = 16$ units, $b = 26$ units, $c = 10$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Perimeter $= 16 + 26 + 10 + 10$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 16 + 26 + 2(10)$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 62$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-how-to-find-the-area-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid\">How to Find the Area of an Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The formula for the area of an isosceles trapezoid is given by&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$A = \\frac{1}{2}  h (a + b)$, where a and b are the base lengths, and h is the height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Simply substitute the values in the formula. The area is measured in square units. So, apply the appropriate unit to the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-facts-about-isosceles-trapezoid\">Facts about Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">An isosceles trapezoid\u2019s interior angles add up to 360 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The non-parallel sides of an isosceles trapezoid are congruent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The median runs parallel to both bases, and its length is equal to the sum of the bases\u2019 lengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">\u201cTrapezium\u201d is another name for a trapezoid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In this article, we learned about isosceles trapezoid, its properties, and formulas associated with it. Let\u2019s solve a few examples to apply what we have learned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"10-solved-examples-on-isosceles-trapezoid\">Solved Examples<strong> <\/strong>on Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Assuming that the isosceles trapezoid has an area of <\/strong><strong>128<\/strong><strong> inches<\/strong><strong>2<\/strong><strong>and bases that are 12 inches and 20 inches long, determine its height.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"289\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/finding-the-missing-height-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid.png\" alt=\"Finding the missing height of an isosceles trapezoid\" class=\"wp-image-36918\" title=\"Finding the missing height of an isosceles trapezoid\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Area $= 128\\; inches^2$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Bases $= 12$ inches and 20 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">we know that area of isosceles trapezoid $=  A = \\frac{1}{2} h(a + b)$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$128 = \\frac{1}{2} h(12 + 20)$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Height $= \\frac{128}{16} = 8$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Calculate the area of an isosceles trapezoid with a height of 4 inches and bases of 3 inches and 5 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Isosceles trapezoid\u2019s area$ = \\frac{1}{2} (sum\\; of\\; parallel\\; sides) \\times height$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">given, bases $= 3$ inches and 5 inches, height $= 4$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$Area = \\left[(3+5) \\frac{1}{2} \\right]\u00d74$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$Area = 16\\; in^2$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Calculate the perimeter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-with-sides-30-in-30-in-20-in-and-25-in.png\" alt=\"An isosceles trapezoid with sides 30 in, 30 in, 20 in and 25 in\" class=\"wp-image-36919\" title=\"An isosceles trapezoid with sides 30 in, 30 in, 20 in and 25 in\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">An isosceles trapezoid&#8217;s perimeter $=$  sum of all sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid $= 20 + 25 + 30 + 30 = 105$ inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. In a trapezoid, the bases are 2 inches and 4 inches. Find the length of the midline using the median formula.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/median-of-an-isosceles-trapezoid.png\" alt=\"Median of an isosceles trapezoid\" class=\"wp-image-36920\" title=\"Median of an isosceles trapezoid\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Median of Isosceles Trapezoid $= \\frac{a+b}{2}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Where a and b are the parallel sides of a trapezoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, the length of the midline $= \\frac{2 + 4}{2} = 3$ inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>5. Determine the perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid with bases of 10 and 15 inches and non-parallel sides of 20 inches each.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/an-isosceles-trapezoid-with-sides-20-in-20-in-10-in-15-in.png\" alt=\"An isosceles trapezoid with sides 20 in, 20 in, 10 in, 15 in\" class=\"wp-image-36921\" title=\"An isosceles trapezoid with sides 20 in, 20 in, 10 in, 15 in\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid $=$ sum of all sides of isosceles trapezoid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Perimeter of an isosceles trapezoid $= 10 + 15 + 20 + 20 = 65$ inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"11-practice-problems-on-isosceles-trapezoid\">Practice Problems on Isosceles Trapezoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Isosceles Trapezoid: Definition, Formula, Properties, Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is a property of an isosceles trapezoid?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Opposite sides are parallel<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Non-parallel sides are equal<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Both 1 and 2<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Only 1<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Non-parallel sides are equal<br\/>Isosceles trapezoids have non-parallel sides that are congruent to each other.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Opposite angles of an isosceles trapezoid are ____________.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">congruent<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">complimentary<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">supplementary<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of the above<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: supplementary<br\/>Opposite angles of an isosceles trapezoid are supplementary.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A trapezoid has legs 8 cm each in length. Its bases are 10 cm and 15 cm respectively. Calculate its perimeter.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Practice-Problems-3-1.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">33 inches<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">29 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">41 cm<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">64 cm<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 33 inches<br\/>Perimeter of a Trapezoid $=$ Sum of all its sides $= 10 + 8 + 15 + 8 = 33$ inches<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">In a trapezoid, the bases are 8 inches and 4 inches. Find the length of the midline using the median formula.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">86 inches<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">6 inches<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">14 inches<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 6 inches<br\/>Median of a trapezoid $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times $ Sum of the parallel sides $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times (8 + 4) = 6$ inches<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Calculate the area of an isosceles trapezoid with a height of 6 inches and bases of 8 inches and 4 inches.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Practice-Problems-5-1.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">86 square units<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">36 square units<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">14 square units<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 36 square units<br\/>The area of a trapezoid can be calculated if the length of its parallel sides and the distance (height) between them is given.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \n        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id=\"ub-content-toggle-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\"><strong>What distinguishes an isosceles trapezoid from a trapezoid?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In an isosceles trapezoid, non-parallel sides are equal, base angles are equal, diagonals are congruent, and opposite angles are supplementary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\"><strong>Why is it called isosceles trapezoid?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Isosceles means \u201cequal legs.\u201d In an isosceles trapezoid, the non-parallel sides (or legs) are of equal length. Thus, it is called an isosceles trapezoid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\"><strong>What are the properties of an isosceles trapezoid?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The number of sides in an isosceles trapezoid is four. While the two bases (opposite sides) are parallel to one another, the other two sides are equal in length but not parallel to each other.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\"><strong>What is a right trapezoid?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A right trapezoid is a trapezoid that has two adjacent right angles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\"><strong>What is the scalene trapezoid?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-19c2da75-4e25-405b-9c8d-f2ba45518f33\">\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A trapezoid in which all the four sides are of different lengths is called a scalene trapezoid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is an Isosceles Trapezoid? Isosceles trapezoid is a trapezoid in which the top and bottom sides are parallel, while the remaining two non-parallel sides have the same length. We know that a trapezoid is a quadrilateral with two parallel sides and two non-parallel sides. In an isosceles trapezoid, the non-parallel sides are equal. 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