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Finding area by decomposition and rearranging

▶ Finding area by rearranging parts

Discover the magic of quadrilaterals and their areas! We explore how a trapezoid's area can match a rectangle's by rearranging its parts. We learn that shapes with the same area can look different. It's a fantastic journey into the world of geometry!

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▶ Creating rectangles with a given area 1

Lindsay creates a rectangle with a given area.

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▶ Creating rectangles with a given area 2

Lindsay creates a rectangle that has the same area (but different side lengths) than a given rectangle.

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