Area of Squares and Rectangles

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = Side × Side.

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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15 cm² (Area = 5 cm × 3 cm).

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What units are used to measure area?

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Common units for measuring area include square centimeters (cm²), square meters (m²), and square feet (ft²).

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How do you find the area of a shape that is not a rectangle or square?

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You can divide the shape into smaller rectangles or squares, find the area of each, and then add them together.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet?

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96 square feet (Area = 12 ft × 8 ft).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 mm and a width of 6 mm?

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60 mm² (Area = 10 mm × 6 mm).

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If the area of a rectangle is 36 cm² and the width is 6 cm, what is the length?

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6 cm (Area = Length × Width; 36 cm² = Length × 6 cm).

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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Area = Length × Width.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 4 cm?

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16 cm² (Area = 4 cm × 4 cm).