Calculating Area of Squares

Name: Calculating Area of Squares
Author: Insta~Lesson

8th Grade · Math · 15 min

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I can calculate the area of a square given the side length.

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The area of a square is calculated by multiplying the length of a side by itself, or side squared.
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If a square has a side length of 7 meters, the area is 49 meters squared (m²).
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Area is always expressed in square units, such as square meters, while side lengths are measured in units of distance, such as meters.

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