Use special right triangles to determine the height to find the area of a parallelogram

The video tutorial covers the identification of geometric figures, specifically parallelograms, and explains how to calculate their area using the base and height. It introduces the properties of 30-60-90 triangles, emphasizing the relationships between the sides. The tutorial guides students through the process of finding the height using these properties and calculating the area of a parallelogram, ensuring they understand the importance of using correct units.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a parallelogram?

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How can you identify the base and height of a parallelogram?

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What are the properties of the sides of a parallelogram?

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Explain the relationship between the sides of a 30-60-90 triangle.

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How do you calculate the length of the long leg in a 30-60-90 triangle?

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