Perimeter and Area of Composite Figures

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What is the definition of perimeter?

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

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area A of a rectangle is given by the formula: A = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area A of a triangle is given by the formula: A = 1/2 × base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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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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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, divide it into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each shape, and then sum those areas.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the formula for the perimeter of a triangle?

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The perimeter P of a triangle is given by the formula: P = side1 + side2 + side3.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the relationship between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around it. They are related but represent different properties.

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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 of the figure.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the area of a square?

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The area A of a square is given by the formula: A = side × side.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3