Area of Composite Figures
Students will calculate the area of irregular shapes by decomposing them into simpler polygons.
Key Questions
- Explain how to calculate the area of an irregular shape by breaking it into smaller parts.
- Design a method to find the area of a shape that combines a rectangle and a triangle.
- Evaluate the most efficient way to decompose a complex shape for area calculation.
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