Question

Decompose the rectangle along the diagonal and recompose the two pieces to make a different shape

Answer 1

Answer:

Your teacher will give you one square and some small, medium, and

large right triangles. The area of the square is 1 square unit.

1. Notice that you can put together two small triangles to make a square. What is the

area of the square composed of two small triangles? Be prepared to explain your

reasoning.

2. Use your shapes to create a new shape with an area of 1 square unit that is not a

square. Trace your shape.

3. Use your shapes to create a new shape with an area of 2 square units. Trace your

shape.

GRADE 6 MATHEMATICS

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Unit 1: Area and Surface Area Lesson 2: Finding Area by Decomposin