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GEO.154 Explain area formulas using decomposition and dissection Worksheet

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GEO.154 Explain area formulas using decomposition and dissection - Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS G-GMD.A.1-2 (+). Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the decomposition or reasoning that correctly justifies an area formula for a polygon. Associated standards listed with this skill in the curriculum source: CCSS G-GMD.A.1-2 (+); FL MA.912.GR.4.5 (Cavalieri). Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which proof gives the most general justification for the triangle area formula A = 1/2*b*h for right, acute, and obtuse triangles?

AFor any triangle, use the two shortest sides as base and height.

BFor any triangle, count only the squares that fit completely inside it.

CFor any triangle, assume the altitude always lies inside the triangle.

DFor any triangle, attach a congruent copy to form a parallelogram with base b and perpendicular height h; the triangle is half of that parallelogram.

Solution & Explanation:The congruent-copy parallelogram argument works for all triangle types as long as h is the perpendicular distance to the base line. It explains both the product b*h and the factor 1/2.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student tries to justify the trapezoid formula by drawing one diagonal and claiming it creates two congruent triangles. What is the best critique?

AThe diagonal proof is always correct for every trapezoid.

BThe diagonal makes the trapezoid into a rectangle, so the area is b*h.

CA diagonal of a trapezoid does not generally create congruent triangles; a valid proof should use paired trapezoids or a rectangle-and-triangles decomposition.

DA trapezoid cannot be split into triangles at all.

Solution & Explanation:Unlike a parallelogram, a general trapezoid is not divided by a diagonal into congruent halves. The standard formula needs a different area-preserving argument.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A concave polygon is decomposed into three triangles, but two of the triangles overlap. Why does this not justify the polygon's area by addition?

AConcave polygons have no area.

BOverlapping regions would be counted more than once, so the triangle areas do not form an exact partition.

CTriangle areas can never be added for polygons.

DOnly regular polygons may be decomposed.

Solution & Explanation:Area additivity works only for non-overlapping pieces that exactly cover the figure. Overlap causes double counting.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Geometry Math students. It aligns with educational standard G-GMD.A.1-2 (+) (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS G-GMD.A.1-2 (+). Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the decomposition or reasoning that correctly justifies an area formula for a polygon. Associated standards listed with this skill in the curriculum source: CCSS G-GMD.A.1-2 (+); FL MA.912.GR.4.5 (Cavalieri). Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).