Area of Composite Figures & Shaded Regions

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, and circles.

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How do you find the area of a composite figure?

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To find the area of a composite figure, calculate the area of each simple shape separately and then add them together.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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What is the area of a circle?

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The area of a circle is calculated using the formula: Area = π × Radius².

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What is a shaded region in geometry?

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A shaded region is a part of a figure that is marked or colored to indicate a specific area of interest, often used in problems to find the area.

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How do you find the area of a shaded region?

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To find the area of a shaded region, calculate the area of the entire figure and subtract the area of the unshaded part.

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side².

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What is the difference between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape.

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How do you calculate the area of a parallelogram?

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The area of a parallelogram is calculated using the formula: Area = Base × Height.