Unit 2, Lesson 26-- Areas of Rectangles

Lesson 25-- Areas of Rectangles

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will look at using multiplication to find areas of rectangles.

Take a look at this image. In your math notebook, answer these questions:  

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Video

Interactive

Directions:

  • Use the interactive below to complete the following tasks in your math notebook.
    • Create a rectangle with an area of 16 square units. Write a multiplication equation that could describe your rectangle.
      • Can you find a different way to show an area of 16 square units?
    • Create a rectangle with an area of 30 square units. Write a multiplication equation that could describe your rectangle.
      • Can you find a different way to show an area of 30 square units?
    • Draw a rectangle with an area of 36 square units. Write a multiplication equation that could describe your rectangle.
      • Can you find a different way to show an area of 36 square units?
    • Draw a rectangle with an area of 48 square units. Write a multiplication equation that could describe your rectangle.
      • Can you find a different way to show an area of 48 square units?

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