Area of Composite Figures

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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 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 a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple geometric shapes.

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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 and then sum them up.

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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 × r², where r is the radius.

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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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How do you find the area not covered by a shape?

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To find the area not covered by a shape, subtract the area of the covered shape from the total area.

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What is the area of a trapezoid?

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The area of a trapezoid is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × (Base1 + Base2) × Height.

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What is the significance of units in area measurement?

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Units in area measurement indicate the size of the surface. Common units include square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), and square feet (ft²).

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What is the relationship between area and perimeter?

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Area measures the space inside a shape, while perimeter measures the distance around a shape. They are related but represent different properties.