Area Word Problems

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What is area?

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

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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If a rectangle has a length of 9 inches and a width of 5 inches, what is its area?

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45 square inches.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 feet and a width of 6 feet?

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72 square feet.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What units are used to measure area?

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Area is measured in square units, such as square inches, square feet, or square meters.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.5A

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What is the area of a figure that measures 4 units by 5 units?

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20 square 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 36 square feet and a width of 6 feet, what is its length?

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6 feet (Area = Length × Width, so Length = Area ÷ Width).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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What is the area of a square with sides measuring 3 units?

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9 square units (Area = Side × Side).

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you find the area of a shape that is not a rectangle?

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For irregular shapes, you can divide it into rectangles or use other methods like counting square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

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

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20 square units.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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