Area - counting squares

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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 square?

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To find the area of a square, multiply the length of one side by itself (Area = side × side).

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width (Area = length × width).

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What unit is used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square centimeters (cm²) or square meters (m²).

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If a square has a side length of 4 units, what is its area?

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The area is 16 square units (4 × 4 = 16).

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

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The area is 15 square units (5 × 3 = 15).

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What does 'shaded area' mean in a figure?

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The 'shaded area' refers to the part of the figure that is colored or marked, indicating the area being measured.

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How can you count squares to find area?

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You can count the number of complete squares that fit inside a shape to find its area.

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What is the area of a figure with 18 small squares?

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The area is 18 square units.

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What is the area of a figure with 8 small squares?

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The area is 8 square units.