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The formulas for area of a rectangle and area of a parallelogram are the same. State the formulas and write about why they are the same.

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area of rectangle A = l*w so area equal length time width
in case of a parallelogram A = length what is base time height what is the width corresponding of rectangle case

hope this is understandably sure easy
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Sample response: The formula for each is A = bh. Any parallelogram can be cut and made into a rectangle with the same area. The base and height of the parallelogram is the same as the dimensions for the rectangle.

Explanation: Just did the assignment.

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