13.8 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 found by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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How do you find 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 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, break it down into simple shapes, find the area of each shape, and then add them together.

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What is 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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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 square centimeters.

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If a triangle has a base of 4 m and a height of 3 m, what is its area?

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 4 m × 3 m = 6 square meters.

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What is the formula for the area of a circle?

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

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How do you calculate the area of a garden that is a composite figure?

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Identify the simple shapes in the garden, calculate the area of each, and sum them up to find the total area.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 m and a width of 7 m?

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Area = Length × Width = 10 m × 7 m = 70 square meters.