1. ·Like a rectangle but slanted ·Can't use slanted lines for area
Parallelograms : Area
·Like a rectangle but slanted
·Can't use slanted lines for area
·Formula = base x height (Answer is still 2)
Height
Base

2. ·Break the figure into easy pieces
Complex Figures : Area
·Break the figure into easy pieces
·Solve the area for each of the pieces
·Add the area from the pieces together for the total
Piece 1
1. Break into 2 pieces.
2. Find area of piece 1.
3. Find area of piece 2.
4. Piece 1 + Piece 2 = Total
Piece 2