Math Problem Statement
Work out the area of the square with a side length of 5 cm.
Solution
To calculate the area of the square:
The formula for the area of a square is:
Given that the side length of the square is 5 cm:
Final Answer: The area of the square is .
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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:
- What would be the area if the side length of the square was doubled?
- How does the perimeter of the square relate to the side length?
- If a rectangle has the same area as this square but one side is 10 cm, what is the other side's length?
- What is the relationship between the diagonal and the side length of a square?
- How would you find the area of a square with a side length given in meters instead of centimeters?
Tip: Always square the side length, not just multiply it by 2, when calculating the area of a square!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Area Calculation
Formulas
Area of a square = side^2
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 4-6