Area of Rectangles and Squares

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

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The area of a square is found by squaring the length of one of its sides. Formula: Area = side × side.

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

Back

15 square cm (Area = length × width = 5 cm × 3 cm).

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What does 'square units' mean when measuring area?

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Square units refer to the measurement of area, indicating how many unit squares can fit into a shape.

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How do you find the area of a shaded region in a rectangle?

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To find the area of a shaded region, calculate the total area of the rectangle and subtract the area of the unshaded part.

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

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32 square cm (Area = length × width = 8 cm × 4 cm).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 2 cm?

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20 square cm (Area = length × width = 10 cm × 2 cm).

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If a square has a side length of 6 cm, what is its area?

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36 square cm (Area = side × side = 6 cm × 6 cm).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 7 cm and a width of 3 cm?

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21 square cm (Area = length × width = 7 cm × 3 cm).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 9 cm and a width of 1 cm?

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9 square cm (Area = length × width = 9 cm × 1 cm).