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Which is a way to break up the irregular figure into shapes that you have area formulas for?
Which is a way to break up the irregular figure into shapes that you have area formulas for?
The base of the triangle b is ____ inches.
The base of the triangle b is ____ inches.
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The area of the triangle is _____ in². The area of the rectangle is ____ in². The area of the irregular figure is _____ in².
The area of the triangle is _____ in². The area of the rectangle is ____ in². The area of the irregular figure is _____ in².
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The base of each triangle b is ____m. The area of the rectangle is ____m². The area of each triangle is ____m². The area of the trapezoid is ____m².
The base of each triangle b is ____m. The area of the rectangle is ____m². The area of each triangle is ____m². The area of the trapezoid is ____m².
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Which shows how to calculate the area of the playground?
Which shows how to calculate the area of the playground?
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The area of the rectangular section is ____ ft². The area of the triangular section is ____ ft². The total area of the playground is _____ ft². The committee should order _____ tons of mulch.
The area of the rectangular section is ____ ft². The area of the triangular section is ____ ft². The total area of the playground is _____ ft². The committee should order _____ tons of mulch.
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The height of the triangle h is ____ in. The area of the triangle is _____ in². The area of the parallelogram is ____ in². The area of the irregular figure is _____ in².
The height of the triangle h is ____ in. The area of the triangle is _____ in². The area of the parallelogram is ____ in². The area of the irregular figure is _____ in².
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The area of the garden is ____ ft². They will spend $____.
The area of the garden is ____ ft². They will spend $____.
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How many packages of tile will she need?
How many packages of tile will she need?
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Which is a way to break the irregular figure into shapes that you have area formulas for?
Which is a way to break the irregular figure into shapes that you have area formulas for?
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Which formulas will you use to find the area of this irregular figure? Select all that apply.
Which formulas will you use to find the area of this irregular figure? Select all that apply.
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The base of the triangle b has a measure of ____ inches.
The base of the triangle b has a measure of ____ inches.
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The height of the triangle h is ____ cm. The area of the triangle is _____ cm². The area of the rectangle is ____ cm². The area of the irregular figure is _____ cm².
The height of the triangle h is ____ cm. The area of the triangle is _____ cm². The area of the rectangle is ____ cm². The area of the irregular figure is _____ cm².
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What is the area of the wall?
What is the area of the wall?
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The area of his garden is ___ ft². Mr. Green will need___ bags of fertilizer. The cost will be ___.
The area of his garden is ___ ft². Mr. Green will need___ bags of fertilizer. The cost will be ___.
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What is the value of w, the width of the parallelogram?
What is the value of w, the width of the parallelogram?
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What is the value of h, the height of the triangle?
What is the value of h, the height of the triangle?
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What is the cost of the tiles to retile the bottom of the pool?
What is the cost of the tiles to retile the bottom of the pool?
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The area of the figure is ____ in².
The area of the figure is ____ in².
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Study Notes
Area Calculation for Irregular Figures
- Break irregular figures into familiar shapes (rectangles, triangles) to apply area formulas.
- Triangle area formula: A = 1/2 * base * height.
- Rectangle area formula: A = base * height.
Garden and Playground Area
- Calculate area for garden planning, e.g., Martins need the area to determine topsoil costs.
- Playground area example: A = (40)(25) + 1/2(22)(20) to compute total area required for rubber mulch.
Fertilizer and Paint Requirements
- Determine area for garden (Mr. Green) to calculate fertilizer needs; costs depend on coverage per bag.
- For painting walls, know exact area (e.g., 75 square feet) to estimate paint requirements.
Miscellaneous Measurements
- Understand triangle dimensions: height and base measurements are essential for accurate area calculations.
- For the irregular figure comprising triangles and parallelograms, maintaining the aspect ratio is crucial for effective decomposition.
Real-World Applications
- Apply area calculations to real-life scenarios such as tile coverage in kitchens or pool retiling costs.
- Utilize known costs per area to budget for landscaping, gardening, or DIY projects effectively.
Pricing and Budgeting
- Familiarize with area measurements in square feet or square meters for precise budgeting related to gardening or home improvement.
- Factor in unit costs for materials like soil, mulch, or tiles when computing total expenses.
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Master the concepts of calculating the area of irregular figures using rectangles and triangles with these flashcards. Each card challenges you to apply area formulas through practical examples and visual breakdowns. Perfect for students studying geometry or needing a quick review.
