Area of Rectilinear Shapes

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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

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How do you find the area of a square?

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The area of a square is found by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side × Side.

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed shape with straight sides. Examples include triangles, rectangles, and pentagons.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

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

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What does 'rectilinear' mean?

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Rectilinear means consisting of straight lines. Rectilinear shapes have straight edges.

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How do you calculate 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 add them together.

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What is the area of a shape measured in?

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The area of a shape is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²).

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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 = Length × Width = 5 cm × 3 cm = 15 cm².

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What is the area of a polygon with an area of 9 square units?

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The area of the polygon is 9 square units.

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If a shape has an area of 18 square units, what does that mean?

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It means that the space inside the shape covers 18 square units.