Beginning Area 12-6-24

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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 calculate the area of a rectangle?

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

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 feet and a width of 4 feet?

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32 square feet.

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What is the area of a square?

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The area of a square is found by multiplying one side by itself (Area = Side × Side).

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What is the area of a square with a side length of 5 units?

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25 square units.

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What is an irregular shape?

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An irregular shape is a shape that does not have equal sides or angles.

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How can you find the area of an irregular shape?

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To find the area of an irregular shape, you can break it down into regular shapes, calculate their areas, and then add them together.

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What is a square unit?

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A square unit is a unit of measure for area, representing a square that is 1 unit on each side.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 units and a width of 2 units?

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12 square units.

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What is the area of a shaded figure?

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The area of a shaded figure is the space covered by the shaded part, measured in square units.