Discussion Topic: What is an example of a composite figure in your home or community? How would you decompose it to find the area? Can you think of another reason that it would be helpful to decompose these figures in addition to making it easier to find the area of the figure?

Question

My answer: I chose a lamp. I would take the shapes apart find there areas and then add the areas together. I just need help with getting a better response.

Answer 1

why would you work with the separate shapes?
Because you have nice formulas for finding areas and volumes of boxes, cylinders, cones, etc. As with any complex problem, complicated shapes are composed of simple easy-to-understand parts.

Answer 2

Ok thanks