Area of Composite Figures

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What is the area of a composite figure?

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The area of a composite figure is the total space enclosed by the figure, which can be found by breaking it down into simpler shapes and calculating the area of each.

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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, break the irregular figure into common shapes (like rectangles, triangles, circles), calculate the area of each shape, and then add them together.

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What is the label for area measurements?

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The label for area is units squared (e.g., square meters, square feet).

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its area?

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The area of the rectangle is 50 cm² (Area = length × width).

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The formula for the area of a triangle is Area = 1/2 × base × height.

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What is the area of a circle with a radius of 7 cm?

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The area of the circle is approximately 153.94 cm² (Area = π × radius²).

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How do you calculate the area of a trapezoid?

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The area of a trapezoid is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × (base1 + base2) × height.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 m?

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The area of the square is 16 m² (Area = side × side).

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What is the significance of breaking down a composite figure into simpler shapes?

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Breaking down a composite figure into simpler shapes makes it easier to calculate the total area by allowing for the use of basic area formulas.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 ft and a width of 3 ft?

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The area of the rectangle is 36 ft² (Area = length × width).