Area of Irregular Shapes

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What is the area of a shape?

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

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width (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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What is a composite shape?

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

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How do you calculate the area of a composite shape?

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

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square meters (m²), square centimeters (cm²), or square inches (in²).

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What is the area of a circle?

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Area = π × radius².

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What is the significance of units in area measurement?

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Units indicate the size of the area; using the correct units is essential for accurate calculations.

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How can you estimate the area of an irregular shape?

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You can estimate by dividing the shape into regular shapes, calculating their areas, and summing them.

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What is the relationship between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around the shape.