Search Header Logo
  1. Resource Library
  2. Math
  3. Geometry
  4. ...
  5. Area And Perimeter Of Triangles
Area and Perimeter of Triangles

Area and Perimeter of Triangles

Assessment

Interactive Video

•

Mathematics

•

5th - 6th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

FREE Resource

This video tutorial covers the formula for finding the area of right triangles, emphasizing its connection to squares and rectangles. It includes two examples: one on calculating the perimeter and area of a triangle, and another on finding the missing height of a triangle using the area formula. The tutorial reinforces the concept of using opposite operations to solve for unknowns in equations.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for starting with right triangles when learning about the area of triangles?

They are the most common type of triangle.

They have three equal sides.

They have a connection to squares and rectangles.

They are easier to draw.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the correct formula for finding the area of a right triangle?

Base * Height

Base / Height

Base + Height

Base * Height / 2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Example 1, what is the perimeter of the triangle with sides 8, 7, and 6?

21 units

19 units

20 units

22 units

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the area of a right triangle related to the area of a square?

The triangle is twice the area of the square.

The triangle is one-fourth the area of the square.

The triangle is half the area of the square.

The triangle is the same as the area of the square.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the area of the triangle in Example 1 with a base of 6 and height of 8?

48 square units

24 square units

36 square units

30 square units

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Example 2, what is the first step to find the missing height of the triangle?

Multiply the area by 2.

Multiply the base by the area.

Divide the area by the base.

Add the base and area.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the height of the triangle in Example 2 if the base is 11 and the area is 33?

7

5

8

6

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Microsoft

Continue with Microsoft

or continue with

Facebook

Facebook

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground