Understanding the Area of a Square and Binomials

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a square by squaring the side length. It covers setting up binomials for algebraic calculations and provides strategies for solving multiple choice questions by identifying key terms. The tutorial also demonstrates using Desmos, a graphing tool, to verify answers by comparing graph shapes.

What is the first step in finding the area of a square when given one side length?

• Multiply the side length by 4

• Add the side length to itself

• Square the side length

• Divide the side length by 2

What is the formula for the area of a square?

• Base times height

• Side length squared

• Perimeter divided by 4

• Length times width

When setting up binomials for the area of a square, what should you do?

• Divide the binomials

• Subtract one binomial from the other

• Add the binomials together

• Place the binomials side by side

What should you look for in multiple choice options to identify the correct answer?

• Options with the same first term

• Options with the same middle term

• Options with no terms

• Options with different last terms

What is the purpose of foiling notes in this context?

• To divide the binomials

• To subtract the binomials

• To add the binomials

• To multiply the binomials

How can Desmos be used to verify your work?

• By checking if the graph is the same shape

• By calculating the area directly

• By providing multiple choice options

• By showing the steps of the calculation

What should you do if the graph in Desmos does not match your answer?

• Choose a different formula

• Recalculate the binomials

• Ignore the discrepancy

• Change the side length