How do we solve more complex area problems?

As for example:

 

  Example: 

                    

First you look at your trapezoid & write down the measurements for its bases & its height in order to find your area

Formula: A = 1/2 h (b1+b2)

lets say these were the measurements..

Base1: 3ft

Base2: 8ft

Height:5ft

Area: 1/2h(b1+b2)

Area: 1/2 x 5 (3+8)

Area: 1/2 x 5 (11)

Area: 1/2 x 55

Area: 27.5 ft squared

How do we find the area of a regular polygon?

First we look at our polygon

Example: 
                
Next you look at your formula & start finding the area of the polygon

Formula: A= nas/2


*Make sure you use your formula correctly 

how do we find the area of parallelograms,kites,and rapezoids

Area of a parallelogram 

•  Base x Height 

Area of a trapezoid

• A = 1/2 h (b1+b2)

Area of kites 

• A = d1 d2 / 2