Area of Parallelograms and Triangles
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Objective
I can explain how the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles are related and use them to solve problems.
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Practice
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Define the terms "base" and "height" as they relate to finding the area of a parallelogram.
Explain why the formula Area = base × height works for finding the area of a parallelogram. Use the idea of transforming a parallelogram into a rectangle in your explanation.
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“A parallelogram has a base of 7 cm and a height of 3 cm. What is the area of the parallelogram? A parallelogram has a height of 8 meters and a base of 4 meters. What is the area of the parallelogram? A parallelogram has a base of 12 inches and a height of 5 inches. What is the area of the parallelogram?”
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