Area of Irregular Shapes

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What is the area of an irregular shape?

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The area of an irregular shape is the amount of space inside the shape, which can be calculated by dividing the shape into regular shapes (like rectangles and triangles) and summing their areas.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure with three or more straight sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the difference between regular and irregular polygons?

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Regular polygons have all sides and angles equal, while irregular polygons do not.

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How can you find the area of a complex shape?

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Divide the complex shape into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each, and then sum them up.

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What is the area of a shape measured in?

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

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 10 cm × 5 cm = 50 cm².

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 cm?

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Area = side × side = 4 cm × 4 cm = 16 cm².

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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How do you find the area of a circle?

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Area = π × radius².

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