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What is the area of the rectangle in square units and how can i explain my answer

User Jim Cownie
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The area of your rectangle will vary depending on the dimensions. The area of any rectangle can be found with a simple equation...

Area = Length x Width or A = l x w

The answer to the area question will ALWAYS be in square units because when you multiply, you also multiply the units so, for example 2 inches x 2 inches = 4 inches^2.

Let's take a look at an example... You have a rectangle with a length of 8 feet and a width of 4 feet. What's the area?

Well... Area = Length x Width, so

Area = 8 ft x 4 ft
Area = 32 ft^2

Easy as that!
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