Question

explain how the formula for the area of a parallelogram is derived from that of a rectangle.

Answer 1

Hint: Draw out a parallelogram and a rectangle and compare the two

Answer 2

I started out with a rectangle. Then I added parallel lines to form a parallelogram inside the rectangle

Answer 3

okay and it also made two triangles

Answer 4

yes that is also true

Answer 5

Kk

Answer 6

Is that it?

Answer 7

If the rectangle has a base 'b' and a height 'h' then




So the area of this rectangle is A = bh