How to Find the Area of a Square
Write it down., Understand the formula for the area of a square(Area=side^2)., Don't forget to state your answer in square units.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Write it down.
Let's say you're working with a square with a side length of 3 centimeter (1.2 in).
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Step 2: Understand the formula for the area of a square(Area=side^2).
Since all squares have equal length sides, you can just multiply the distance by itself.
If the length of a side of a square is 3 centimeter (1.2 in), then you just have to square 3 centimeter (1.2 in) to find the area of a square. 3 centimeter (1.2 in) x 3 centimeter (1.2 in) = 9 cm2. , You're done.
Squaring the side of a square is the same thing as multiplying the square's height times its base. -
Step 3: Don't forget to state your answer in square units.
Detailed Guide
Let's say you're working with a square with a side length of 3 centimeter (1.2 in).
Write it down.
Since all squares have equal length sides, you can just multiply the distance by itself.
If the length of a side of a square is 3 centimeter (1.2 in), then you just have to square 3 centimeter (1.2 in) to find the area of a square. 3 centimeter (1.2 in) x 3 centimeter (1.2 in) = 9 cm2. , You're done.
Squaring the side of a square is the same thing as multiplying the square's height times its base.
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