Question

find the area of each rectangle. what is the area of rectangle 3? area = length x width rectangle 1 9 cm² rectangle 2 6 cm² rectangle 3 ? cm² total area cm²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the area formula for a rectangle

The formula for the area of a rectangle is \( \text{Area} = \text{length} \times \text{width} \).

Step2: Identify the length and width of Rectangle 3

From the diagram, the length and width of Rectangle 3 are both \( 2 \, \text{cm} \) (since it's a square - a special case of a rectangle with length equal to width).

Step3: Calculate the area

Substitute the length and width into the formula: \( \text{Area} = 2 \, \text{cm} \times 2 \, \text{cm} = 4 \, \text{cm}^2 \).

Answer:

\( 4 \)