Area of Composite Figures

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width

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How do you calculate the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

Back

Area = π × radius²

Front

Define a composite figure.

Back

A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple geometric shapes.

Front

How do you find the area of a composite figure?

Back

To find the area of a composite figure, calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

Front

What is the area of a trapezoid?

Back

Area = 1/2 × (base1 + base2) × height

Front

What units are used to measure area?

Back

Area is measured in square units, such as cm², m², ft², etc.

Front

What is the significance of the shaded region in area problems?

Back

The shaded region often represents the area of interest that needs to be calculated.

Front

How do you convert between different units of area?

Back

To convert between units of area, use conversion factors based on the relationship between the units.

Front

What is the area of a square?

Back

Area = side × side or Area = side²