There is video.
Then, there is Virtual Nerd.

We take video-supplemented instruction to the next level, helping educators personalize instruction based on student needs.

Get started for free!

School Edition
Home Edition

Did you know?

You can try Virtual Nerd completely free of charge.

Find out more

How Do You Find the Area of a Composite Figure?

Note:

Composite figures are just a combination of simpler figures in disguise! In this tutorial, you'll see how to break down a composite figure into simpler figures. Then, see how to find the area of each of those individual figures to find the area of the entire composite figure. Watch the whole process in this tutorial!

Keywords:

  • composite figure
  • area
  • composite shape
  • two or more shapes
  • find area
  • add individual areas
  • many shapes

Background Tutorials

  • Decimal Operation Problems

      • |
      • |
        How Do You Add Decimals?

      How Do You Add Decimals?

      Doing math with paper and pencil can come in real handy, so make sure you're comfortable adding decimals by hand. After all, you don't want the calculator to be a crutch!

  • Quadrilateral Definitions

      • |
      • |
        What is a Rectangle?

      What is a Rectangle?

      A rectangle is one of the many fundamental shapes you'll see in math. Rectangles have special properties that can be very useful in helping you solve a problem. This tutorial introduces you to rectangles and explains their interesting qualities!

  • Triangle Definitions

      • |
      • |
        What is a Triangle?

      What is a Triangle?

      You can't learn everything about math without dealing with triangles. Did you know that there are different types of triangles? Check out this tutorial, and learn about triangles and their different types!

  • Circle Definitions

      • |
      • |
        What is a Circle?

      What is a Circle?

      Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!

Further Exploration

  • Using Area Formulas