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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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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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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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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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, squares, and triangles.

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CCSS.1.G.A.2

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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 add them together.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7D

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What is the unit of area?

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The unit of area is square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

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Area = Length × Width = 5 cm × 4 cm = 20 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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If a square has a side length of 3 cm, what is its area?

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Area = Side × Side = 3 cm × 3 cm = 9 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is 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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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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If a triangle has a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm, what is its area?

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

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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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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