5.M.3
Develop and use formulas for the area of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids. Solve real-world and other mathematical problems that involve perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids, using appropriate units for measures. (E)
Example Problems
A bird feeder roof is a square pyramid with a base edge of and a slant height of . The underside of the roof (the base) will also be painted.
What is the total painted area?
What is the total painted area?
A ceramic decorative pyramid has a base edge of and a slant height of . The glazing will cover the entire outside, including the base.
How much glazed surface area is needed?
How much glazed surface area is needed?
A hollow model of a square pyramid has a base edge of and a slant height of . The cardboard used includes the base.
What is the total area of cardboard needed?
What is the total area of cardboard needed?
Khan Academy ResourcesArea of parallelogramsArea of trianglesArea of parallelogramsArea of trianglesFind missing length when given area of a triangleArea of right trianglesFind missing length when given area of a parallelogramArea of rectangles with fraction side lengthsDecompose area with trianglesArea of composite shapesFind base and height on a triangleArea of a triangleFinding area by rearranging partsArea of a parallelogramArea of composite shapesFinding area with fractional sides 1Finding area with fractional sides 2Area of quadrilateral with 2 parallel sides

1-on-1 AI tutoring aligned to 5.M.3. Instant help for students, real-time insights for teachers.
Used in classrooms by 100,000+ students at Baltimore County, Plano ISD, Deer Valley USD, KIPP, and districts nationwide.
Free for teachers, forever →