Composite Figures Flashcards
1
Q
What are Composite Figures?
A
Figures made up of simpler shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, and circles. Sometimes you need to subtract to find the area of a composite figure.
2
Q
What is the Area Addition Postulate?
A
The area of a region is equal to the sum of the areas of its non-overlapping parts.
3
Q
How do you solve for the Area of a weird shape?
A
You combine all of the areas of the smaller parts of the Composite Figure.
4
Q
What is the formula for the Area of a Rectangle?
A
A=bh.
5
Q
What is the formula for the Area of a Circle?
A
A=pi(r^2).
6
Q
What is the formula for the Area of a Trapezoid?
A
A=((b1+b2)/2)h.
