Math Problem Statement
What is the area of a square with side lengths that are 25 inches? Use the formula A = s^2, where s is the length of one side.
Solution
The problem in the image asks for the area of a square with a side length of 25 inches, using the formula , where is the length of one side.
Solution:
- The side length .
- Plug this into the formula for the area of a square:
Final Answer:
The area of the square is 625 square inches.
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Expanding the concept:
- What is the perimeter of the same square with a side length of 25 inches?
- If the square was a rectangle with dimensions 25 inches by 30 inches, what would the area be?
- How would the area change if the side length were doubled?
- How is the area of a square different from the area of a circle with the same side length as the diameter?
- If Shea wants to leave a 2-inch margin around the poster on all sides, what would the new wall area required be?
Tip: Always square the side length when calculating the area of a square—it’s a quick and accurate way to solve!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Algebraic Expressions with Exponents
Formulas
Area of a Square: A = s^2
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grade 6