Area of Parallelograms

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

Back

Area = base × height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What does 'base' refer to in a parallelogram?

Back

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

Front

What does 'height' refer to in a parallelogram?

Back

The perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

Front

If a parallelogram has a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its area?

Back

50 cm²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the difference between the area of a triangle and a parallelogram?

Back

The area of a triangle is half that of a parallelogram with the same base and height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

How do you find the area of a triangle?

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Area = (base × height) / 2

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 cm and a height of 4 cm?

Back

16 cm²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the relationship between the area of a rectangle and a parallelogram?

Back

Both have the same area if the base and height are the same.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 12 m and a height of 6 m?

Back

72 m²

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the unit of area?

Back

Square units (e.g., cm², m², in²).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6