Math Problem Statement

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Find the area of the given shape using the provided dimensions.

Solution

To find the area of the given shape, we need to break it down into smaller, familiar geometric shapes like rectangles and triangles.

Step 1: Identify Sub-shapes

The diagram appears to be a rectangular area with two cut-outs:

  1. Top-left cut-out: A rectangle measuring 3.9mm×4mm3.9 \, \text{mm} \times 4 \, \text{mm}.
  2. Bottom-left cut-out: A right triangle with legs of 4mm4 \, \text{mm} and 6.7mm6.7 \, \text{mm}.

The remaining shape resembles a larger rectangle with dimensions 11mm×7.5mm11 \, \text{mm} \times 7.5 \, \text{mm}, from which the cut-out areas need to be subtracted.


Step 2: Calculate Areas of Shapes

  1. Area of the larger rectangle:
    A1=11mm×7.5mm=82.5mm2A_1 = 11 \, \text{mm} \times 7.5 \, \text{mm} = 82.5 \, \text{mm}^2

  2. Area of the top-left cut-out rectangle:
    A2=3.9mm×4mm=15.6mm2A_2 = 3.9 \, \text{mm} \times 4 \, \text{mm} = 15.6 \, \text{mm}^2

  3. Area of the bottom-left triangle:
    A3=12×4mm×6.7mm=13.4mm2A_3 = \frac{1}{2} \times 4 \, \text{mm} \times 6.7 \, \text{mm} = 13.4 \, \text{mm}^2


Step 3: Subtract the Cut-outs from the Large Rectangle

Total Area=A1A2A3\text{Total Area} = A_1 - A_2 - A_3 Total Area=82.5mm215.6mm213.4mm2\text{Total Area} = 82.5 \, \text{mm}^2 - 15.6 \, \text{mm}^2 - 13.4 \, \text{mm}^2 Total Area=53.5mm2\text{Total Area} = 53.5 \, \text{mm}^2


Final Answer

The area of the shape is: 53.5mm2\boxed{53.5 \, \text{mm}^2}


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Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you find the area of complex shapes?
  2. What are some strategies for decomposing irregular shapes?
  3. Why is the formula for the area of a triangle 12×base×height\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}?
  4. How does changing the dimensions affect the total area?
  5. What are the units of area, and why are they squared?

Tip: When working with irregular shapes, dividing them into familiar geometric shapes helps simplify calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area Calculation
Composite Shapes
Subtraction of Areas

Formulas

Area of a rectangle = length × width
Area of a triangle = 1/2 × base × height

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8