Question

area of rectangles: word problems
each side of a square piece of tissue paper is 15 centimeters long. what is the tissue papers area?
_______ square centimeters

Explanation:

Step1: Recall square area formula

Area = $\text{side length}^2$

Step2: Substitute side length value

Area = $15^2$

Step3: Calculate the final area

Area = $15 \times 15 = 225$

Answer:

225 square centimeters