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Am I multiplying here to get 8 as the answer? Or add?

Am I multiplying here to get 8 as the answer? Or add?-example-1
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Answer:

8 square inches

Explanation:

when finding the area of a rectangle you multiply the length and width

so the area is equal to 2 x 4

2 x 4 = 8 so the area of the rectangle is 8 square inches

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