Understanding Area
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Area is the amount of space inside a shape. It's measured in square units, which is why we often talk about 'square inches' or 'square feet'.
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Beginner
What is the area of a square with side length 5 cm?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Gardening Scenario
You are planting a rectangular garden with length 10 ft and width 7 ft. What is the total area of your garden?
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Advanced Challenge
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Advanced
Think About This
A rectangular room has an area of 210 square ft and a length of 15 ft. What is the width of the room?
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Advanced
A rectangle has an area of 48 square inches and a length of 8 inches. What is the width of the rectangle?
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