Area of Rectangles and Composite Figures

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated using the formula: Area = length × width.

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How do you calculate the perimeter of a square?

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The perimeter of a square is calculated using the formula: Perimeter = 4 × side length.

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What is the relationship between the side length of a square and its area?

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The area of a square is equal to the square of its side length: Area = side length².

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What is a composite figure?

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A composite figure is a shape that is made up of two or more simple geometric shapes.

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How do you find the area of a composite figure?

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To find the area of a composite figure, calculate the area of each simple shape and then sum those areas.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 10 feet?

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The area of a square with a side length of 10 feet is 100 square feet (Area = 10 × 10).

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If the perimeter of a square is 40 feet, what is the length of one side?

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If the perimeter is 40 feet, the length of one side is 10 feet (Side length = Perimeter / 4).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 5 cm?

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The area of the rectangle is 40 square centimeters (Area = 8 × 5).

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How do you convert square centimeters to square meters?

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To convert square centimeters to square meters, divide the area in square centimeters by 10,000.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 inches and a width of 3 inches?

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The area of the rectangle is 36 square inches (Area = 12 × 3).