Overlapped area between a triangle and a rectangle

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Calculating the overlapped area between a triangle and a rectangle can be complex due to the various ways they can intersect. Efficient methods often involve breaking down the overlapped region into smaller rectangles and triangles for easier computation. There is no single uniform equation to address all possible overlap scenarios, as each case can differ significantly. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the specific geometry of the shapes involved. Overall, a systematic approach to partitioning the area is recommended for accurate calculations.
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Hi all:

My question is how to calculate the overlapped area of a triangle and rectangle.

It sounds a simple question but is there any way to do it efficiently? And is it possible there is a uniformed equation to solve such a problem? As there are many cases the triangle can overlap with the rectangle.

Thanks
 
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I don't know what kind of information that you're given to solve the problem, but it seems like splitting the area into rectangles and triangles would be the easiest way.
 
Asuralm, qnitty is correct as there are infinitely many ways in which a triangle and rectangle can overlap.
 

Thread 'Area of Overlapping Squares'

Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?
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