A parallelogram is a four-sided shape with two pairs of parallel sides. To find the area of a parallelogram, you need to multiply its base (the length of one of its sides) by its height (the perpendicular distance between the base and its opposite side). Remember, the height is not the length of the slanted side! It's like finding the area of a rectangle, but you have to make sure you're using the correct height measurement.
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Base | A. The perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite side. |
| 2. Height | B. A four-sided shape with two pairs of parallel sides. |
| 3. Parallelogram | C. The amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape. |
| 4. Area | D. The side of a parallelogram that is used as a reference for calculating the area. |
| 5. Perpendicular | E. Forming a right angle (90 degrees). |
Complete the sentences using the words provided: base, height, parallelogram, area, multiply.
To find the ______ of a ______, you need to ______ its ______ by its ______. Make sure the height is measured ______ to the base.
Explain in your own words why the height of a parallelogram is the perpendicular distance and not the length of the slanted side when calculating the area.
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