Combined shapes, also known as composite shapes, are figures made up of two or more basic shapes like rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles. To find the area of a combined shape, you need to break it down into these simpler shapes, calculate the area of each individual shape, and then add those areas together. Finding the perimeter involves adding up all the outside lengths of the combined shape, making sure you only count each side once!
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Area | A. The distance around the outside of a shape. |
| 2. Perimeter | B. A shape made of two or more basic shapes. |
| 3. Composite Shape | C. A four-sided polygon with all angles equal to 90 degrees. |
| 4. Rectangle | D. The amount of surface a shape covers. |
| 5. Side | E. A straight line segment that forms part of the boundary of a shape. |
Match the number to the correct letter. For example: 1 - D
To find the ______ of a combined shape, you must first _______ it into simpler shapes. Then, calculate the _______ of each simpler shape. Finally, ______ all the individual areas together. To find the ________, measure the ______ of all the outside edges and add them.
Word Bank: Perimeter, area, add, divide, break, length
Imagine you have a garden made of a rectangle and a semicircle. Explain how you would calculate the area of the entire garden. Include all the necessary formulas.
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