Math Problem Statement

Draw a 3x7 square. Find its area. Show all your reasoning.

Solution

This image presents a problem that asks you to draw a 3×73 \times 7 square on a grid and calculate its area, while also showing all reasoning. Let's break it down:

  1. Understanding the dimensions:

    • The square is described as 3×73 \times 7. Since it's called a "square," it likely refers to the area covered by a grid of 3×73 \times 7 dots, which forms a rectangle, not a traditional square. The term "square" here is more related to the concept of area.
  2. Drawing the rectangle:

    • To draw a 3×73 \times 7 rectangle on the grid, you would need to mark 3 units along one side (the height) and 7 units along the other side (the length), using the dots as reference points.
  3. Calculating the area:

    • The area AA of a rectangle is given by the formula: A=length×widthA = \text{length} \times \text{width} In this case, the length is 7 units, and the width (height) is 3 units. So, the area is: A=3×7=21 square unitsA = 3 \times 7 = 21 \text{ square units}
  4. Explanation of reasoning:

    • We defined the dimensions based on the given 3×73 \times 7 grid and calculated the area by multiplying the two dimensions. The result, 21 square units, represents the number of smaller square units (formed by the grid) within the 3×73 \times 7 shape.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or help in visualizing how to draw the 3×73 \times 7 rectangle on the grid?

Here are 5 related questions to think about:

  1. How would the area change if the dimensions were doubled (i.e., a 6×146 \times 14 rectangle)?
  2. Can you find the perimeter of the 3×73 \times 7 rectangle?
  3. How would you calculate the diagonal length of this 3×73 \times 7 rectangle using the Pythagorean theorem?
  4. What if the shape was a perfect square (equal side lengths), how would the area be different?
  5. How does the concept of area apply in three-dimensional shapes (such as cubes)?

Tip: Always double-check your dimensions when working with geometric shapes, as mistaking the length and width can lead to errors in both drawing and calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area Calculation
Rectangles

Formulas

Area of a rectangle = length × width

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8