How To Find Area?

To find the area of a shape, you need to know the appropriate area formula and have the measurements for that shape. Some common area formulas are:

• Rectangle: Area = Length x Width
• Square: Area = Side x Side (or Length x Width since all sides are equal for a square)
• Triangle: Area = 1/2 x Base x Height
• Circle: Area = π x Radius x Radius (or 3.14 x Radius x Radius)

So for example, to find the area of a rectangle that is 5 inches long and 3 inches wide, you would use the formula: Area = Length x Width. Plug in the values: Area = 5 inches x 3 inches = 15 square inches.

Be sure you know which formula to use based on the specific shape, and collect all necessary measurements before calculating the area.

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