Finding the Area

Front

What is area?

Back

Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It is measured in square units.

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

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

Front

What is the area of a square with sides of 4 units?

Back

The area of a square is found by multiplying the side by itself. So, Area = 4 × 4 = 16 square units.

Front

What units do we use to measure area?

Back

We use square units, like square meters (m²), square centimeters (cm²), or square feet (ft²).

Front

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

Back

Area = Length × Width = 5 × 3 = 15 square units.

Front

What is a square?

Back

A square is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles.

Front

What is a rectangle?

Back

A rectangle is a shape with opposite sides that are equal and four right angles.

Front

Can the area of a shape be negative?

Back

No, the area of a shape cannot be negative. It is always a positive number or zero.

Front

What is the area of a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle is found using the formula: Area = 1/2 × Base × Height.

Front

If a triangle has a base of 6 units and a height of 4 units, what is its area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × Base × Height = 1/2 × 6 × 4 = 12 square units.