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Learn how to calculate the area of parallelograms and triangles. Review and practice with notes on area formulas for rectangles and parallelograms. Find missing dimensions in parallelograms.
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Geometry April 26, 2017 Area of Parallelograms and Triangles
Do Now List any two properties of… • A parallelogram. • A square. • A triangle.
Chapter Objective I can determine the area and volume of basic shapes and solids.
Today’s Objectives • Review “area” packet • Notes on area of parallelograms and triangles • Practice
Area of a Rectangle: A = bh
Area of a Parallelogram: A = bh The height is the altitude, not the side length!
Finding the Area of a Parallelogram What is the area of the parallelogram?
Finding the Area of a Parallelogram What is the area of the parallelogram?
Finding a Missing Dimension • For parallelogram ABCD, what is DE to the nearest tenth?