Area of Triangles

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What do you need to calculate the area of a triangle?

Back

You need the base and the height of the triangle.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the base of a triangle is 10 cm and the height is 6 cm, what is the area?

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Area = 1/2 × 10 cm × 6 cm = 30 cm²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter is the sum of the lengths of all three sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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If a triangle has sides of lengths 5 cm, 7 cm, and 8 cm, what is its perimeter?

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Perimeter = 5 cm + 7 cm + 8 cm = 20 cm

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 12 ft and a height of 5 ft?

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Area = 1/2 × 12 ft × 5 ft = 30 ft²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the relationship between the base and height of a triangle in calculating area?

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The area is directly proportional to both the base and height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How does changing the height of a triangle affect its area?

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Increasing the height increases the area, while decreasing the height decreases the area.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 14 cm and a height of 4 cm?

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Area = 1/2 × 14 cm × 4 cm = 28 cm²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What units are used to measure the area of a triangle?

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Square units, such as cm², m², ft², etc.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A