Area of Composite Figures

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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How do you find the area of a composite figure?

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To find the area of a composite figure, break it down into simpler shapes (like rectangles and squares), find the area of each shape, and then add them together.

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What is the formula for the area of a square?

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The area of a square is found by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side × Side.

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What is the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is found by using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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If a rectangle has a length of 9 inches and a width of 4 inches, what is its area?

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Area = 9 in × 4 in = 36 in².

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What is the area of a figure that is 5 cm wide and 8 cm long?

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Area = 5 cm × 8 cm = 40 cm².

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 2 cm?

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Area = 10 cm × 2 cm = 20 cm².

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If a composite figure consists of a rectangle and a triangle, how do you calculate its area?

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Calculate the area of the rectangle and the triangle separately, then add the two areas together.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 3 cm?

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Area = 12 cm × 3 cm = 36 cm².

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

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Area = 4 cm × 4 cm = 16 cm².