Area of 2D Shapes

learning_notes

Last updated: 8/16/2025

Key Concepts:

  • Rectangle/Square Area: (A = l \times w) for rectangles, and (A = s^2) for squares.
  • Triangle Area: (A = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h).
  • Circle Area: (A = \pi r^2).
  • Distance Formula: The length of a line segment between two points ((x_1, y_1)) and ((x_2, y_2)) is given by (d = \sqrt{(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2}).

Skills Covered:

  • Calculating the area of a 2D shape with necessary parameters given.
  • Using the area to find the parameters of a shape.
  • Determining the area of a square/circle when given its perimeter.
  • Calculating the length of a segment given its endpoints.

Example Problems:

  • What is the area, in square feet, of a triangle with a base of 7 feet and a height of 2 feet?
  • What is the side length, in feet, of a square whose area is 81 square feet?
  • A circle has a perimeter of (16\pi). What is the area of the circle?
  • Three points have coordinates (A (3, -2)), (B (0, -2)), (C (-2, 3)). Find the area of triangle ABC.

Features

  • Aris - 1on1 AI tutor
  • Skills Tree
  • Improvement analytics
  • Error-Hacking Vault
  • Special topics
logoAris Tutor

ArisTutor is powered by a group of standardized test prep experts from top-tier colleges who aspire to help more students get high-quality ACT, AP and SAT prep resources at a fraction of the cost of premium tutors.

SAT® and AP® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.
ACT® is a trademark registered by the ACT, Inc, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.