Finding the Area by Counting Square Tiles

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What is area?

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape, measured in square units.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width (Area = Length × Width).

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What is a square tile?

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A square tile is a flat piece of material with equal sides, often used to cover floors.

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If a shape is made of 4 square tiles, what is its area?

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The area is 4 square units.

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What is the area of a shape with 3 rows of 3 square tiles?

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The area is 9 square units.

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How can you count the area using square tiles?

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Count the number of square tiles that fit inside the shape.

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What is the area of a shape with 5 square tiles in a row?

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The area is 5 square units.

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If Marcia's kitchen floor has an area of 20 square units, how many square tiles does she need?

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She needs 20 square tiles.

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What is the area of a garden that is 3 tiles wide and 7 tiles long?

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The area is 21 square units.

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If a shape has an area of 12 square units, how many square tiles could it be made of?

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It could be made of 12 square tiles.