Finding Area of Rectangles and Squares
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Objective
I can calculate the area of rectangles and squares using appropriate formulas.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The perimeter of a rectangle can be found by using the formula P = 2l + 2w, where l is the length and w is the width.
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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying the length by the width, and the answer is always measured in square units.
- 3
The area of a square is found by squaring the length of one of its sides, A = s², because all four sides are equal.
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Practice
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What does the term 'perimeter' literally mean, based on its Greek roots?
Explain the difference between perimeter and area in your own words, relating it to a real-world example like fencing or tiling a patio.
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“A rectangle has a length of 13 meters and a width of 6 meters. What is the area of the rectangle?”
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