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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What units are used to measure area?

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

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width (Area = Length × Width).

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What is an irregular shape?

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An irregular shape is a shape that does not have equal sides or angles, and its area can be more complex to calculate.

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How can you estimate the area of an irregular shape?

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You can estimate the area of an irregular shape by dividing it into smaller regular shapes (like rectangles or triangles) and adding their areas.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 units?

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Area = Side × Side = 4 units × 4 units = 16 square units.

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If a shape has an area of 21 square units, what does that mean?

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It means that the space inside the shape can fit 21 unit squares.

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What is the total area of two shapes with areas of 15 square units and 12 square units?

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Total Area = 15 square units + 12 square units = 27 square units.

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

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To find the area of a triangle, use the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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What is the area of a shape with a length of 10 units and a width of 5 units?

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Area = Length × Width = 10 units × 5 units = 50 square units.