Parallelograms
Area of Parallelograms
Base and Height
100
What makes a parallelogram?
4 sides and 2 pairs of parallel lines.
100
What is the formula to find the area of any parallelogram?
A= b x h
100
Draw where the height would be on this shape.
YOU'RE CRUSHING IT!
200
True or false, the opposite sides of a parallelogram are right next to each other.
False. They are across from each other.
200
What is the area of this parallelogram?
140 cm2
200
Draw the height of this parallelogram. (base is on on the left side)
GREAT WORK!
300
Is a rectangle a parallelogram?
Yes.
300
Which number do you not need in order to solve for the area?
7 cm
300
Draw where the height would be on this shape.
PERFECT!
400
If you draw the height inside the parallelogram and your friend draws it outside the parallelogram, which of you are right?
BOTH! It just needs to be perpendicular to the base and be straight to the other side!
400
What is the area of this parallelogram?
72 cm2
400
Draw where the height would be on this shape. (the base is on the bottom)
NICE JOB!!
500
Just a great visual.
You're welcome!
500
What do you need to make sure to put on your answer when you are done solving for area? How do you write it properly?
Units
In2
500
Which of these shapes has the wrong height labeled?
B