Area of Compound Shapes Flashcards

A shape made up of two or more simple shapes, such as rectangles, triangles, or circles.

Split the compound shape into simpler shapes, calculate the area of each, and then add or subtract the areas as needed.

Length × Width.

1/2 × Base × Height.

π × Radius².

Divide the shape into rectangles, triangles, or other simple shapes to make calculations easier.

If shapes overlap, calculate the area of each shape and subtract the overlapping part.

Always express area in square units, such as cm², m², or mm².

Split the L-shape into two rectangles, calculate the area of each, and add them together.

Ensure all parts of the shape are included, and double-check calculations for each section.