Grade 6 · 6.G.A.1
Area Triangles
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Practice question
- A student uses only the longer base 13 cm and height 5 cm to get area 65 cm² for a trapezoid whose shorter base is 6 cm. Explain why this overcounts and find the correct area.
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Common Core connections
Source labels: 6.G.A.1. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.
- 6.G.A.1 — Area of triangles and polygons
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