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What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?
What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?
- Area = Length + Width
- Area = 1/2 * Length * Width
- Area = Length * Width (correct)
- Area = Length / Width
The height of a triangle is always inside the triangle.
The height of a triangle is always inside the triangle.
False (B)
What unit is used to measure area?
What unit is used to measure area?
square units
The area of a triangle is calculated by multiplying half of its ______ by its height.
The area of a triangle is calculated by multiplying half of its ______ by its height.
Match the following shapes with their area calculation formulas:
Match the following shapes with their area calculation formulas:
Flashcards
Area
Area
The measure of the 2-dimensional space a shape covers, in square units.
Calculating Area of Rectangle
Calculating Area of Rectangle
Area = Length x Width; used for squares and rectangles.
Units of Area
Units of Area
Common measurements include cm², m², mi², in².
Area of a Triangle
Area of a Triangle
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Base and Height of Triangle
Base and Height of Triangle
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Study Notes
Area
- Area is the measure of the 2-dimensional space a shape covers.
- It is measured in square units.
Calculating Area
- The area of a square or rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length and width.
- Formula: Area = Length x Width (A = L x W)
Units of Area
- Square centimeter (cm²)
- Square meter (m²)
- Square mile (mi²)
- Square inch (in²)
Area of a Triangle
- The area of a triangle is calculated by multiplying half of its base by its height.
- Formula: Area = 1/2 * Base x Height
- The base of a triangle is any side of the triangle.
- The height of a triangle is the perpendicular distance from the vertex opposite the base to the base itself.
- The height can be inside, outside, or on the edge of the triangle.
- The formula applies to all types of triangles, including right, acute, and obtuse.
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