Area of Rectangles

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is the amount of space inside it, calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 4 cm, what is its area?

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20 sq cm (Area = Length x Width = 5 cm x 4 cm)

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What units are used to measure area?

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Common units for measuring area include square centimeters (sq cm), square meters (sq m), and square inches (sq in).

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width (Area = Length x Width).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 cm and a width of 3 cm?

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18 sq cm (Area = 6 cm x 3 cm).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has an area of 24 sq cm and a width of 4 cm, what is the length?

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6 cm (Length = Area ÷ Width = 24 sq cm ÷ 4 cm).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 7 units and a width of 2 units?

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14 sq units (Area = 7 units x 2 units).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If each square tile is 1 sq unit, how many tiles are needed to cover a rectangle with an area of 30 sq units?

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30 tiles are needed.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm?

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50 sq cm (Area = 10 cm x 5 cm).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and an area of 32 sq cm, what is its width?

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4 cm (Width = Area ÷ Length = 32 sq cm ÷ 8 cm).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3