Area and Perimeter of Composite Figures

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What is the definition of perimeter?

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The perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape, calculated by adding the lengths of all its sides.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Perimeter (P) = 2 × (length + width).

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What is the definition of area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape, measured in square units.

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Area (A) = length × width.

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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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, divide it into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each, and then sum them up.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area (A) = 1/2 × base × height.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a composite figure?

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To calculate the perimeter of a composite figure, add the lengths of all the outer sides.

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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Area (A) = π × radius².

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How do you find the perimeter of a circle?

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Perimeter (Circumference) = 2 × π × radius.