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 formula for the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle is calculated using the formula: Area = π × r², where r is the radius.

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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, circles, and triangles.

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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, calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum them up.

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What is the diameter of a circle?

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The diameter is the distance across a circle through its center, equal to twice the radius.

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What is the radius of a circle?

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The radius is the distance from the center of the circle to any point on its circumference.

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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 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 feet (ft²).

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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 = side².

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How do you calculate the area of a shaded region?

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To calculate the area of a shaded region, find the area of the larger shape and subtract the area of the unshaded part.