CONNECTING TO REAL LIFE You design the advertisement shown. The area of each parallelogram is 42 square inches. What is the height of each parallelogram?

To find the height of each parallelogram, use the formula for the area of a parallelogram: Area = base × height. If the area is 42 square inches and, for instance, you know the length of the base is 6 inches, you simply rearrange the formula to solve for height: height = Area / base. In this case, height = 42 / 6, which equals 7 inches. Plug in the actual base measurement you have to determine the specific height. Understanding the dimensions of a parallelogram can be fun when you picture real-world applications! Think about how architects use these principles when designing buildings or bridges. Each decision regarding angles and dimensions affects the stability and aesthetics of the structure, just like determining how high to set the walls of your parallelogram display might change the visual appeal of your ad!