Answer:
42.25 inches ²
Explanation:
Because a square has equal lengths on all sides you can multiply the initial value,6.5, by itself to get your area.
to check your answer, you can add 6.5 to 6.5 four times.
area: 6.5 x 6.5=42.25
check your answer: 6.5 + 6.5 + 6.5 + 6.5=42.25