Key learning points

1. There are multiple ways to find the area of rectilinear composite shapes.
2. The most efficient method may depend on the features of the shape.
3. A method is to break the shape into rectangles.
4. A method is to complete the shape.
5. A method is to rearrange the shape.

Keywords

• Composite rectilinear shape - A composite rectilinear shape is a composite shape made from rectangles.

Common misconception