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The document explains how to calculate the area of a triangle, stating that it is half the area of a parallelogram. The formula for the area is given as A = 1/2 * base * height. It also includes examples and practice questions for better understanding.

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PPT3 Area of a Triangle

The document explains how to calculate the area of a triangle, stating that it is half the area of a parallelogram. The formula for the area is given as A = 1/2 * base * height. It also includes examples and practice questions for better understanding.

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BQ: How do I calculate the area of a triangle?

Wednesday 22 January 2025

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Base and perpendicular height on triangles
We can identify the base and perpendicular height on lots of
shapes.

A triangle is half a parallelogram, so we can show its base and


perpendicular height.

height height

base base
Area of a triangle
Since a triangle is half a parallelogram, its area must be half of
the area of the parallelogram.

Area = base perpendicular height

height

base
Area of a triangle

Interactive (Geogebra)
Area of a triangle
We can write a formula for the area of a triangle.
This is the formula in words.

Area = base perpendicular height

This is the formula in letters.

1
𝐴= 𝑏h
2
Area of a Triangle

! Area of triangle =

perp height
base

Examples

5cm
3cm 3cm 4cm

4cm
8cm
Area Area 6cm 3cm
cm2
Area ? cm2
?
cm2
?
Top tip: Notice how the perpendicular height may be measured outside the
triangle! Just ensure you measure perpendicular to the base.
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Practice questions
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Finding a length
My turn Your turn
Find the length marked . Find the length marked .
Area = 9 cm2
Area = 14 cm 2

a) 6
a) 10 c
m
m

cm
5c

cm 4 cm

cm
m
3c
7 cm

b) Area = 7.5 cm 2
b) 11 cm

m 3 cm Area = 27.5 cm2


8c
m

cm
5c

m
cm

6c
cm
Area of a triangle (5) Pages 16-17
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a) (or – check your units)


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24 𝑐 𝑚
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