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MATH IN DEMAND

Area

Triangles, Parallelograms, and Trapezoids
Objectives:
  • Define area
  • Classify two-dimensional figures
  • Calculate the area of two-dimensional figures including triangles, parallelograms (rectangles, squares, and rhombuses), and trapezoids

What is area?
Area is the amount of space taken up by a flat shape (a two-dimensional figure). For example,
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​It is always important to label the area with the correct units so that it is clear what type of measurement is being used. Each measurement will be denoted with an exponent of 2 because area is in square units. For example,
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Area of Two-Dimensional Figures

Click the pictures below to learn more about the area of these figures:
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Quiz

You will take the quiz after you have researched and taken notes on ALL figures above.

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(C) 2025 MATH IN DEMAND​