Area and Properties of Triangles and Circles

The video tutorial explains how to solve a compound area problem involving a semi-circle and a triangle. It begins by identifying the semi-circle and calculating its area by treating it as a full circle and then halving the result. The tutorial then moves on to the triangle, explaining how to find its area using the base and height. Finally, the areas of the semi-circle and triangle are combined to find the total area of the compound shape. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of sketching and labeling to ensure accurate calculations.

What is the first step in solving a compound area problem involving a semi-circle and a triangle?

• Find the volume of the shapes

• Calculate the perimeter of the shapes

• Rewrite the problem and break it down

• Draw a perfect sketch of the shapes

How do you find the area of a semi-circle?

• Use the formula for a full circle and multiply by two

• Use the formula for a full circle and divide by two

• Use the formula for a triangle

• Use the formula for a rectangle

What is the value of pi used in the calculation of the semi-circle's area?

• 3.50

• 3.00

• 3.14

• 3.75

What type of triangle is identified in the problem?

• Equilateral triangle

• Isosceles triangle

• Scalene triangle

• Right triangle

How is the height of the triangle determined?

• It is equal to the radius of the circle

• It is equal to the area of the circle

• It is equal to the diameter of the circle

• It is equal to the circumference of the circle

What is the base of the triangle if the total length is 10 and the radius is 4?

• 8

• 6

• 10

• 4

How do you calculate the area of a triangle?

• Base times height

• Half of base times height

• Base minus height

• Base plus height

What is the area of the triangle calculated in the problem?

• 12

• 16

• 24

• 20

What is the total compound area of the semi-circle and triangle?

• 60.12

• 49.12

• 55.12

• 45.12

Why is it important to circle the areas calculated in the problem?

• To make the sketch look better

• To know which areas to add up in the end

• To identify which areas to subtract

• To highlight the incorrect areas