This math topic focuses on calculating the area of rectangles that surround non-right triangles. It covers a variety of problems where students are asked to compute the area of rectangles given different dimensions and situations, aimed at developing skills in area calculation. The topic is directed at helping students understand geometric concepts by visualizing and solving area problems for various shapes. The problems are included in a broader unit on area practice, catering to skill enhancement in spatial reasoning and geometry.

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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 12\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 24\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 36\text{in} to the power of 2
2
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 48\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 24\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 10\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 12\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 24\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 35\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 8\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 56\text{cm} to the power of 2
4
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 6\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 10\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 77\text{m} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 20\text{m} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 21\text{m} to the power of 2
5
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 63\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 6\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 20\text{km} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 21\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 12\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 36\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 24\text{km} to the power of 2
7
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the RECTANGLE around the triangle
a A LaTex expression showing 48\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 24\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\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 70\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 12\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 36\text{cm} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 56\text{cm} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 63\text{cm} to the power of 2