Geometry Intro Math Lab & 5.1.2

What equation should be used to find the area of a rectangle?

• A = bh

• A = b + h

• A = b - h

Using the formula A = bh, what is the area of a rectangle when the height is 2 inches and the base is 3 inches?

What is a 2-dimensional shape with straight edges?

• circle

• geometry

• polygon

• area

What is the formula to find the area of a paralellogram?

• A = bh

• A = 2bh

• A = 3bh

Using the formula A = bh, what is the area of a parallelogram with the height of 4 centimeters and base of 5 centimeters?

What is a 3-sided polygon called?

• rectangle

• circle

• rhombus

• triangle

What formula is used to find the area of a triangle?

• A = bh

• A = 2bh

What is the area of a triangle with a base 4 meters and a height of 6 meters?

A polygon can only have 4 sides.

• True

• False

When solving for area, we start by multiplying the base and height together.

• True

• False