How to find the area of composite shapes?
Break down into simpler shapes, find each area, then add them up.
How to find the volume of composite shapes?
Break down into simpler shapes, find each volume, then add them up.
Steps for solving area/volume problems?
Identify shape, select formula, substitute values, calculate, check units.
How to deal with mixed units?
Convert all units to the same measurement before calculating.
What to do if dimensions are missing?
Set up equations to solve for missing lengths or heights.
How to check for reasonableness?
Ensure the answer is in the ballpark of what you'd expect for the given dimensions.
What should you do before calculating area or volume?
Identify the shape and choose the correct formula.
How to handle complex problems?
Combine multiple concepts and formulas as needed.
What is the importance of unit conversion?
Ensures accurate calculations and prevents errors.
How to verify your final answer?
Make sure the units are correct (square for area, cubic for volume).
Area of a trapezoid?
$A = ((a + b) ร h) รท 2$
Volume of a rectangular prism?
$V = l ร w ร h$
