Additive Area Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to find the area of rectangles using different strategies, including creating arrays, counting unit squares, and applying the area formula. It also covers decomposing irregular shapes into rectangles to calculate their area. The tutorial includes practical word problems, such as calculating the total area of a shed and a swimming pool, demonstrating the application of these strategies in real-world scenarios.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

• Length minus width

• Length divided by width

• Length plus width

• Length times width

When decomposing an irregular shape into rectangles, what is the next step after dividing the shape?

• Ignore the smaller rectangle

• Find the area of each rectangle

• Multiply the areas of the rectangles

• Subtract the areas of the rectangles

How do you find the total area of a shape composed of two rectangles?

• Multiply the areas of the two rectangles

• Divide the larger area by the smaller area

• Add the areas of the two rectangles

• Subtract the smaller area from the larger area

In the example of Tanner's shed, what is the total storage area after adding the new section?

• 85 square feet

• 100 square feet

• 95 square feet

• 80 square feet

What is the total area of the swimming pool with a shallow and deep end?

• 100 square meters

• 110 square meters

• 120 square meters

• 130 square meters