Area of Parallelograms

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What is the formula for the area of a parallelogram?

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Area = base × height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the unit of measurement for area?

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Square units (e.g., square feet, square meters)

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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If the base of a parallelogram is 10 cm and the height is 5 cm, what is the area?

Back

50 square cm

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What type of angle is formed between the base and height of a parallelogram?

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90 degrees

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a parallelogram?

Back

A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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How do you find the height of a parallelogram if you know the area and the base?

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Height = Area ÷ base

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a parallelogram with a base of 8 m and a height of 3 m?

Back

24 square meters

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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Can the area of a parallelogram be negative?

Back

No, area is always a positive value.

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What happens to the area of a parallelogram if the height is doubled?

Back

The area also doubles.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If a parallelogram has an area of 36 square inches and a base of 6 inches, what is the height?

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6 inches

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CCSS.6.G.A.1