Use the Area Formula

The video tutorial explains the concept of area, measured in square units, and distinguishes it from perimeter, which measures the distance around a shape. It demonstrates how to calculate the area of rectangles using the formula A = L * W, with examples in centimeters and inches. The tutorial also covers finding the area of compound figures by dividing them into rectangles and summing their areas. The importance of using square units in area calculations is emphasized throughout.

What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 10 cm and a width of 7 cm?

Describe how to find the area of a compound figure.