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

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If a rectangle has a length of 4 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its area?

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12 sq cm (4 cm x 3 cm = 12 sq cm)

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What units do we use to measure area?

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We use square units, such as square centimeters (sq cm), square meters (sq m), or square inches (sq in).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 cm and a width of 2 cm?

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10 sq cm (5 cm x 2 cm = 10 sq cm)

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = Length x Width

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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If a rectangle has an area of 20 sq cm and a width of 4 cm, what is the length?

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5 cm (20 sq cm ÷ 4 cm = 5 cm)

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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

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36 sq cm (6 cm x 6 cm = 36 sq cm)

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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Which multiplication equation can help find the area of a rectangle with a length of 3 and a width of 4?

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3 x 4 = 12 sq units.

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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 18 sq cm, what could be its possible dimensions?

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Possible dimensions could be 2 cm x 9 cm or 3 cm x 6 cm.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8