Topic 6-6 Area of Irregular Shapes

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What is the area of a shape?

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The area of a shape is the amount of space inside it, measured in square units.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width. Area = Length × Width.

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes, like rectangles and triangles.

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What units are used to measure area?

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

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What is a rectilinear shape?

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A rectilinear shape is a shape made up of straight lines and right angles.

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How do you calculate the area of an irregular shape?

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To calculate the area of an irregular shape, divide it into regular shapes, find their areas, and then add them together.

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What is the area of a square?

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

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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

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What does 'combined area' mean?

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Combined area refers to the total area of two or more shapes added together.

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

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Area = Length × Width = 5 × 4 = 20 square units.