Finding the Area

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What is area?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What units do we use to measure area?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is a square?

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

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a rectangle?

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

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

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Can the area of a shape be negative?

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

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What is the area of a triangle?

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

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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

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

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CCSS.6.G.A.1