Perimeter / Area Composite Figures

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What is Perimeter?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

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How do you calculate the Perimeter of a Rectangle?

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Add the lengths of all four sides or use the formula: P = 2(length + width).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is Area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

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How do you calculate the Area of a Rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width: Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is a Composite Figure?

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A composite figure is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes.

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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How do you find the Area of a Composite Figure?

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Calculate the area of each simple shape and then add them together.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the formula for the Area of a Square?

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Area = side × side or Area = side².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If the area of a square is 36 square feet, what is the length of one side?

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6 feet (since 6 × 6 = 36).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the relationship between Perimeter and Area?

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Perimeter measures the boundary length, while Area measures the space inside.

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How do you find the Length of a Rectangle if you know the Perimeter and Width?

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Use the formula: Length = (Perimeter/2) - Width.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8