Area of Composite Figures

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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 composite figure?

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A composite figure 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 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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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 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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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square feet (ft²), square meters (m²), or square centimeters (cm²).

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 ft and a width of 3 ft, what is its area?

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Area = length × width = 5 ft × 3 ft = 15 ft².

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If a triangle has a base of 4 cm and a height of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × 4 cm × 3 cm = 6 cm².

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What is the area of a figure with a length of 10 cm and a width of 8 cm?

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Area = length × width = 10 cm × 8 cm = 80 cm².