Area of Parallelograms
Parallelograms are slanted rectangles!
They have 2 pairs of parallel sides, but NO right angles.
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!
They have 2 pairs of parallel sides, but NO right angles.
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 the formula with given dimensions.
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Practice with word problems and picture.
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Practice with multiple steps to get to the answer.
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Given the area and base, find the height.
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