Area of Composite Shapes

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = 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 finding the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Perimeter = 2 × (length + width).

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is a composite shape?

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A composite shape is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes.

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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How do you find the area of a composite shape?

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Find the area of each simple shape and then add them together.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 m and a width of 4 m?

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Area = 5 m × 4 m = 20 m².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 m and a width of 5 m?

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Perimeter = 2 × (10 m + 5 m) = 30 m.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has an area of 24 m² and a width of 4 m, what is the length?

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Length = Area ÷ Width = 24 m² ÷ 4 m = 6 m.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 3 cm?

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Area = side × side = 3 cm × 3 cm = 9 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you calculate the total area of a compound shape?

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Break it down into simple shapes, calculate each area, and sum them up.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the perimeter of a shape with sides measuring 5 m, 7 m, 5 m, and 7 m?

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Perimeter = 5 m + 7 m + 5 m + 7 m = 24 m.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8