Finding the Area by Decomposing Rectangles

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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. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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How do you find the area of a composite shape?

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To find the area of a composite shape, decompose it into simpler shapes (like rectangles) and calculate the area of each shape, then sum them up.

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What is the unit of area?

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The unit of area is square units, such as square meters (m²), square centimeters (cm²), etc.

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If a rectangle has a length of 10 cm and a width of 5 cm, what is its area?

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Area = Length × Width = 10 cm × 5 cm = 50 cm².

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 m and a width of 3 m?

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Area = Length × Width = 8 m × 3 m = 24 m².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 cm and a width of 4 cm?

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Area = Length × Width = 12 cm × 4 cm = 48 cm².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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How do you decompose a rectangle into smaller rectangles?

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You can decompose a rectangle by drawing lines parallel to its sides to create smaller rectangles within it.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 6 m and a width of 2 m?

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Area = Length × Width = 6 m × 2 m = 12 m².

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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If a rectangle has an area of 36 cm² and a width of 6 cm, what is its length?

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Length = Area ÷ Width = 36 cm² ÷ 6 cm = 6 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 15 cm and a width of 10 cm?

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Area = Length × Width = 15 cm × 10 cm = 150 cm².

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