Area of Composite Figures

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you calculate 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 is the formula for the area of a circle?

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Area = π × radius²

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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Define a composite figure.

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

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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How do you find the area of a composite figure?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the area of a trapezoid?

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Area = 1/2 × (base1 + base2) × height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What units are used to measure area?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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

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

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How do you convert between different units of area?

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

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What is the area of a square?

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Area = side × side or Area = side²

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3