Area Models

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What is an area model?

Back

An area model is a visual representation used to show how to multiply numbers or find the area of shapes by dividing them into smaller, manageable parts.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply its length by its width. Area = Length × Width.

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 6 ft?

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The area of a square is found by squaring the side length. Area = 6 ft × 6 ft = 36 square feet.

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 ft and a width of 5 ft, what is its area?

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Area = Length × Width = 8 ft × 5 ft = 40 square feet.

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

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Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 4 in and a height of 3 in?

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Area = 1/2 × 4 in × 3 in = 6 square inches.

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What does 'perimeter' mean?

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Perimeter is the total distance around the outside of a shape.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

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Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width).

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What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 in?

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Perimeter = 4 × Side length = 4 × 5 in = 20 inches.

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What is a missing side in a shape?

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A missing side is a side of a shape whose length is not known and needs to be calculated.