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)

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?
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?
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?
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