05G1-11: Area of Compound Shapes

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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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What is 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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What is a compound shape?

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A compound shape 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 compound shape?

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To find the area of a compound shape, calculate the area of each simple shape separately and then add them together.

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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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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), or square inches (in²).

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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 = Length × Width = 5 cm × 4 cm = 20 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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How do you convert square centimeters to square meters?

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To convert square centimeters to square meters, divide the number of square centimeters by 10,000.

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What is the area of a shape with a base of 10 m and a height of 5 m?

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 10 m × 5 m = 25 m².