Area of Parallelograms Review

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How do you find the area of a parallelogram?

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Multiply the base times the height.

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height.

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What is the base of a parallelogram?

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The bottom side of the parallelogram, which is used in the area calculation.

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What is the height of a parallelogram?

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The perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side.

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If the base of a parallelogram is 9 units and the height is 6 units, what is the area?

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54 square units.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 units and a width of 4 units, what is its area?

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40 square units.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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Can a square be considered a parallelogram?

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Yes, because it has opposite sides that are parallel and equal.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a parallelogram?

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Opposite sides are equal in length.