Expressions, equations, and relationships

6.8(C)

Writing Equations for Area and Volume

Write equations that represent problems related to the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles and volume of right rectangular prisms where dimensions are positive rational numbers.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to use geometry to represent relationships and solve problems

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Equations for Area and Volume

By the end of this lesson you will write equations for the area of rectangles, parallelograms, trapezoids, and triangles, and the volume of right rectangular prisms, even with fractions or decimals. Imagine helping at a school fair: a triangular banner, a rectangular flower bed, and an ice chest each become one equation.