Composite Figures

Grade 7 Math | Lesson ID: 07M0508002

35 minutesIntermediate
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Introduction to Composite Figures

Composite figures are shapes made by combining two or more basic geometric figures. Finding their area requires breaking them down into simpler shapes.

Real-world objects often have complex shapes. By decomposing them into triangles, rectangles, and other basic shapes, we can calculate their total area.

In this lesson, you'll learn strategies for finding areas of composite figures by addition and subtraction methods.