Area of Composite Shapes
Break down complex rectilinear shapes into simpler rectangles to calculate their total area.
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Break down complex rectilinear shapes into simpler rectangles to calculate their total area.
Key Questions
- How can splitting a complex shape into smaller rectangles help you find its area?
- Are there multiple ways to split the same shape, and will they give the same answer?
- How can you keep track of the measurements when splitting shapes?
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