Finding Area of Composite Figures
Grade 11 · Math · 52 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can calculate the area of composite figures by decomposing them into basic shapes.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 6:39
Calculating the Area of Shapes
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Area is expressed in square units, such as meters squared, because it measures the amount of surface a figure covers.
- 2
The area of a parallelogram is found by multiplying the base by the height, which is similar to finding the area of a rectangle.
- 3
To find the area of irregular shapes, you can break them into simpler shapes like rectangles, triangles, and semicircles, then add the individual areas together.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A composite figure is formed by a rectangle and a right triangle. The rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm. The right triangle has a base of 5 cm and a height of 5 cm. Calculate the total area of the composite figure. Show your work.”
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