LESSON 6 Problem Solving with Area

1. Find the area of each square in square centimeters. Write a number sentence to show your solution.

Multiplying a number by itself is called squaring a number. Instead of pressing 3 3 with your calculator, you can use the x-squared key. It looks like this:

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2. Find the area of each square in Question 1 using the key.
3. Find the area of a square that has a side length of 4.5 centimeters.
4. Find the perimeter of a square that has a side length of 4.5 centimeters.
5. Three squares are put together to make a rectangle.

6. Use the following steps to find the area of the shape.
1. Find the area of one of the squares.
2. Find the area of the three squares put together.