Area of Polygons Review

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

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Area = 1/2 × base × height

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure with three or more straight sides.

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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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How do you calculate the area of a trapezoid?

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Area = 1/2 × (base1 + base2) × height

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What is the difference between regular and irregular polygons?

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Regular polygons have all sides and angles equal; irregular polygons do not.

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What is the area of a square?

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Area = side × side (or side²)

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How do you find the area of a circle?

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Area = π × radius²

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What is the significance of the height in area calculations?

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Height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the top of the shape.

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What is a composite shape?

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A composite shape is made up of two or more simple shapes.