Questions and Answers
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.
8
The area of the triangle is _____ in². The area of the rectangle is ____ in². The area of the irregular figure is _____ in².
24, 32, 56
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?
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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.
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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.
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The area of the garden is ____ ft². They will spend $____.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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 ___.
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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?
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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.
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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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