Solving area problems (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

Complex shapes made of simpler shapes like rectangles, triangles, and circles

Addition, Subtraction, Combination methods

Divide shape into parts and add areas together

Calculate large shape minus cutouts/holes

$\text{Area} = \text{Rectangle} + \text{Triangle}$

$\text{Area} = \text{Large shape} - \text{Small shape}$

Find all missing lengths using given measurements

Cover, paint, carpet

Fence, border, frame

Diagrams are not drawn to scale