Composite Figures and Area Calculations

This video tutorial teaches how to calculate the area of composite figures using rectangles. It begins with a basic introduction to the concept and then provides three examples of increasing difficulty. Each example demonstrates how to break down a composite figure into smaller rectangles, calculate their areas, and sum them to find the total area. The video also offers tips on finding missing side lengths and encourages viewers to explore related content for further learning.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

• Length + Width

• Length - Width

• Width / Length

• Length x Width

In the first example, what is the total area of the composite figure?

• 68 square cm

• 44 square cm

• 24 square cm

• 40 square cm

How can you verify the area of a composite figure?

• By using different methods to divide the figure

• By measuring the perimeter

• By calculating the volume

• By counting the number of sides

In the second example, what is the area of the middle rectangle?

• 15 square in

• 9 square in

• 27 square in

• 36 square in

What is the total area of the composite figure in the second example?

• 78 square in

• 68 square in

• 59 square in

• 83 square in

In the third example, what is the missing side length if one side is 11 ft and the other is 8 ft?

• 7 ft

• 3 ft

• 5 ft

• 2 ft

What is the total area of the composite figure in the third example?

• 50 square ft

• 78 square ft

• 59 square ft

• 68 square ft

In the final example, what is the length of the first rectangle?

• 9 cm

• 12 cm

• 15 cm

• 13 cm

What is the total area of the composite figure in the final example?

• 200 square cm

• 127 square cm

• 156 square cm

• 183 square cm

How do you find the missing side length when given two sides of a composite figure?

• Add the two sides

• Multiply the two sides

• Divide the larger side by the smaller side

• Subtract the smaller side from the larger side