Composite Shapes

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What is a composite shape?

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

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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How do you find the area of a composite shape?

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To find the area of a composite shape, divide it into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each, and then sum those areas.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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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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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the formula for 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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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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If a triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 4 cm, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × 10 cm × 4 cm = 20 cm².

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the area of a circle with a radius of 2 cm?

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Area = π × (2 cm)² ≈ 12.57 cm².

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CCSS.7.G.B.4

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How do you calculate the area of a shaded region in a composite shape?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the importance of units when calculating area?

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Units are important because they provide context for the measurement, ensuring that the area is expressed in square units (e.g., cm², in²).

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