Area of Rectangles and Triangles
The video below shows why the area formulas for rectangles and triangles are what they are. It shows the relationship between area of rectangles and triangles.
Height ALWAYS makes a RIGHT ANGLE with the base. Always look for the square that means right angle. It will help you identify the base and height for the shape. Height is NEVER the slanted side. Think how you are measured for your height...you don't slant, you stand straight!
Height ALWAYS makes a RIGHT ANGLE with the base. Always look for the square that means right angle. It will help you identify the base and height for the shape. Height is NEVER the slanted side. Think how you are measured for your height...you don't slant, you stand straight!
What is AREA??
Area is the amount of SPACE something covers.
Think about rugs in your home...they cover a certain amount of your floor!
Think about rugs in your home...they cover a certain amount of your floor!
Practice using formulas given dimensions
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Practice with word problems and pictures
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Practice with word problems. Create a picture!
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Given area and height, find the base.
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