Area of Composite Shapes

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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 a composite shape?

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A composite shape is a shape that is made up of two or more simple shapes, such as rectangles, squares, triangles, or circles.

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How do you find the area of a composite shape?

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To find the area of a composite shape, divide it into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each simple shape, and then add those areas together.

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What is the unit of area?

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The unit of area is typically square units, such as square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), or square inches (in²).

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = Length × Width = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².

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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 = Side × Side.

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If a square has a side length of 4 cm, what is its area?

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

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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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If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 6 cm × 4 cm = 12 cm².

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What is a shaded region in a shape?

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A shaded region is the part of a shape that is colored or marked to indicate a specific area, often used to find the area of that part.