Area of a Parallelogram and Triangle Review

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = (base × height) / 2

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How do you find the perimeter of a triangle?

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Add the lengths of all three sides.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the base of a parallelogram?

Back

The base is one of the sides of the parallelogram on which it stands.

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What is the height of a parallelogram?

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The height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

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If the base of a triangle is 10 m and the height is 5 m, what is the area?

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Area = (10 × 5) / 2 = 25 m²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If a parallelogram has a base of 8 m and a height of 3 m, what is its area?

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Area = 8 × 3 = 24 m²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is a right triangle?

Back

A triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the relationship between the base and height in calculating area?

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The area depends on both the base and height; changing either affects the area.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the difference between a triangle and a parallelogram?

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A triangle has three sides, while a parallelogram has four sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1