Area of parallelograms.

In this tutorial, we will cover the basics of finding the area of parallelograms. A parallelogram is a four-sided shape with opposite sides that are parallel. The area of a parallelogram is the amount of space it occupies in two-dimensional space.

Step 1: Understand the formula for finding the area of a parallelogram The formula for finding the area of a parallelogram is base x height. The base is any one of the parallel sides, and the height is the distance between the two parallel sides (also known as the altitude).

Step 2: Learn how to find the base and height of a parallelogram To find the base and height of a parallelogram, you need to identify the two parallel sides. Once you have identified the parallel sides, you can measure the distance between them. This distance is the height of the parallelogram. The length of one of the parallel sides is the base of the parallelogram.

Step 3: Multiply the base and height to find the area Once you have found the base and height of the parallelogram, you can multiply them together to find the area.

Step 4: Practice finding the area of parallelograms The best way to improve your ability to find the area of parallelograms is to practice. Look at different examples of parallelograms, and try to find the base and height. Once you have found the base and height, you can use the formula to find the area.

Examples:

1. A parallelogram has a base of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm. To find the area, we would multiply 6 x 4 = 24 cm^2.
2. A parallelogram has a base of 8 ft and a height of 5 ft. To find the area, we would multiply 8 x 5 = 40 ft^2.

In conclusion, the area of a parallelogram is the amount of space it occupies in two-dimensional space. To find the area of a parallelogram, you need to know the formula, which is base x height. To find the base and height, you need to identify the two parallel sides and measure the distance between them. With practice, you will become more proficient in finding the area of parallelograms and it will be easier to understand complex geometric problems.