Area of Combined Rectangles

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. It is measured in square units.

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How do you find the area of combined rectangles?

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To find the area of combined rectangles, calculate the area of each rectangle separately and then add them together.

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What is a square unit?

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A square unit is a measure of area that represents a square with sides of one unit length.

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If a rectangle has a length of 6 units and a width of 4 units, what is its area?

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The area is 24 square units (6 x 4 = 24).

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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The formula for the area of a rectangle is Area = Length x Width.

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What does 'combined area' mean?

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Combined area refers to the total area of two or more shapes added together.

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If one rectangle has an area of 10 sq. units and another has an area of 15 sq. units, what is their combined area?

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The combined area is 25 square units (10 + 15 = 25).

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What is the difference in area?

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The difference in area is found by subtracting the area of one shape from the area of another.

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If a pool has an area of 36 sq. ft. and a patio has an area of 18 sq. ft., what is the difference in area?

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The difference in area is 18 sq. ft. (36 - 18 = 18).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 yards and a width of 3 yards?

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The area is 15 square yards (5 x 3 = 15).