Learning Target 4: Finding Area of Composite Figures

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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 geometric shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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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, break it down into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each shape, and then sum those areas.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: 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 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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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle is calculated using the formula: Area = π × radius².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 5 cm × 4 cm = 20 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × 6 cm × 3 cm = 9 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a circle with a radius of 3 cm?

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Area = π × (3 cm)² ≈ 28.27 cm².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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How do you calculate the area of a shaded region in a composite figure?

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To calculate the area of a shaded region, find the area of the entire figure and subtract the area of the unshaded part.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the area of a composite figure made of a rectangle (5 cm by 3 cm) and a triangle (base 5 cm, height 2 cm)?

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Area = (5 cm × 3 cm) + (1/2 × 5 cm × 2 cm) = 15 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1