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, divide it 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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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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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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Area = π × radius².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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How do you find the perimeter of a composite figure?

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To find the perimeter, add the lengths of all the outer sides of the figure.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as cm², m², or in².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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What units are used to measure perimeter?

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Perimeter is measured in linear units, such as cm, m, or in.

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 8 cm × 3 cm = 24 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3