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The middle square has an area of 1 square unit. What is the area of the entire rectangle in square units? Explain your reasoning.

The middle square has an area of 1 square unit. What is the area of the entire rectangle-example-1
User Ashy
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

I think its 4 because first, the 2 top tringles make a square, and 1+1=2. Then the 2 bottom ones make 2 more squares because one big triangle is equal to 1 square unit. So, its four.

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