Area of Rectangles and Triangles

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What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle?

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If a rectangle has a length of 12 inches and a width of 5 inches, what is its area?

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square inches (in²), square feet (ft²), or square meters (m²).

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What is the formula to find the area of a triangle?

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If a triangle has a base of 10 ft and a height of 5 ft, what is its area?

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What is the base in the context of a triangle?

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The base of a triangle is one of its sides, typically the one on the bottom when the triangle is drawn.

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What is the height in the context of a triangle?

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The height of a triangle is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite vertex.

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How do you convert square inches to square feet?

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To convert square inches to square feet, divide the number of square inches by 144 (since 1 square foot = 144 square inches).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm?

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What is the area of a triangle with a base of 6 m and a height of 4 m?

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