Area of Composite 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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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is found by multiplying one side by itself. Formula: Area = Side × Side.

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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 shape?

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A composite shape is a shape made up of two or more simple shapes, like rectangles, squares, and triangles.

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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 simple shapes, find the area of each, and then add them together.

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What is 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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What does 'square units' mean?

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'Square units' is a way to measure area, indicating how many unit squares fit into a shape.

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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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If a square has a side length of 4 inches, what is its area?

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Area = Side × Side = 4 in × 4 in = 16 in².

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm?

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 6 cm × 4 cm = 12 cm².