Compound Shapes Area and Perimeter

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What is a compound shape?

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

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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How do you find the perimeter of a shape?

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To find the perimeter, add the lengths of all the sides of the shape together.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found using the formula: Area = length × width.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is found using the formula: Area = (base × height) / 2.

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle is found using the formula: Area = π × radius².

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 cm?

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The perimeter is 20 cm, calculated as 4 × 5 cm.

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How do you find the area of a compound shape?

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To find the area of a compound shape, divide it into simple shapes, calculate the area of each, and then add them together.

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What is the perimeter of a shape with sides measuring 8 m, 6 m, 8 m, and 6 m?

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The perimeter is 28 m, calculated as 8 + 6 + 8 + 6.

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