Area of a Parallelogram

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What is the formula to find 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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Find the area of a parallelogram with base = 10 cm and height = 5 cm.

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50 cm²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What does 'base' refer to in a parallelogram?

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The length of one of the sides of the parallelogram on which it stands.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What does 'height' refer to in a parallelogram?

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The perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

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Find the area of a parallelogram with base = 8 m and height = 3 m.

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24 m²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a parallelogram with base = 12 in and height = 4 in?

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48 in²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the base of a parallelogram is doubled, what happens to the area?

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The area also doubles, assuming height remains the same.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If the height of a parallelogram is halved, what happens to the area?

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The area is also halved, assuming base remains the same.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a parallelogram with base = 15 cm and height = 6 cm?

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90 cm²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What does area mean?

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The amount of space inside a shape.