Area of Composite Figures

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 6 inches and a width of 6 inches, what is its area?

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36 in² (Area = 6 in × 6 in = 36 in²)

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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 simple shapes, calculate the area of each shape, and then add those areas together.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 4 cm?

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40 cm² (Area = 10 cm × 4 cm = 40 cm²)

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side × Side.

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If a square has a side length of 5 cm, what is its area?

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25 cm² (Area = 5 cm × 5 cm = 25 cm²)

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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If a triangle has a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its area?

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20 cm² (Area = 1/2 × 8 cm × 5 cm = 20 cm²)

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What is the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle is calculated using the formula: Area = π × Radius².