How to Find the Area of a Parallelogram

How to Find the Area of a Parallelogram

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Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to draw a parallelogram and find its area using two methods: the formula method and counting squares. The formula method involves multiplying the base by the height, ensuring the height is perpendicular to the base. The counting squares method involves counting the number of squares within the parallelogram on graph paper. Both methods yield the same result, demonstrating different approaches to solving the problem.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the height in relation to the base in a parallelogram?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how to draw a height line for a parallelogram.

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What is the area of the parallelogram if the base is 8 cm and the height is 2 cm?

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