This math topic focuses on calculating the area of rectangles associated with non-right triangles. The problems require finding the area of the rectangle that would enclose each given triangle, using provided or inferable dimensions. This involves basic geometry principles, specifically concerning the calculations of rectangular areas, enhancing skills in spatial understanding, multiplication, and units of measurement.

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Area of a Non-Right Triangle - Concept Intro - From Rectangle to Rectangle Area Worksheet

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Area of a Non-Right Triangle - Concept Intro - From Rectangle to Rectangle Area
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 6\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 9\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 24\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 8\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 6\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 48\text{in} to the power of 2
3
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 20\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 8\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 64\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 18\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 20\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 42\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 45\text{m} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10\text{m} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 6\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 4\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 8\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 30\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 22\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 30\text{ft} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12\text{ft} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{ft} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 72\text{ft} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 12\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 18\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 9\text{cm} to the power of 2