Area- Add Areas

Front

What is area?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Multiply the length by the width (Area = length x width).

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length x width.

Front

What does the distributive property mean?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

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

Back

Area = 5 cm x 3 cm = 15 sq cm.

Front

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

Back

Area = 4 cm x 4 cm = 16 sq cm.

Front

What is the total area of two rectangles with areas of 5 sq cm and 7 sq cm?

Back

Total area = 5 sq cm + 7 sq cm = 12 sq cm.

Front

How can you break down the area of a larger rectangle into smaller rectangles?

Back

You can divide it into smaller rectangles and add their areas together.

Front

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

Back

Area = 6 cm x 2 cm = 12 sq cm.

Front

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

Back

Area = 8 cm x 3 cm = 24 sq cm.