Rectangle and Triangle Area Relationship
- Author:
- harbaughmath2012
Use this sketch to help you understand how the area of a triangle relates to the area of a rectangle.
Key Questions:
1. What is the relationship between the length, width, and area of the rectangle?
2. How does the area of the rectangle relate to the area of the triangle?
3. Does it matter where the point E is on the rectangle? Why or why not?