The legs of a trapezoid are the two non-parallel sides of the shape. In a trapezoid, there are two pairs of sides: one pair consists of the bases, which are parallel to each other, and the other pair consists of the legs, which connect the bases. The legs can be of equal length, as in the case of an isosceles trapezoid, or they can be of different lengths, as in a scalene trapezoid. Understanding the legs is important in calculating various properties of the trapezoid, such as its area and perimeter.
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