Question

use the blocks to create a model for the area of the square, then solve.
4 ft
part 2:
the area of the square is \square square feet.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall square area formula

The area of a square is $\text{side length} \times \text{side length}$, or $A = s^2$ where $s$ is the side length.

Step2: Substitute side length value

Here, $s = 4$ ft. Substitute into the formula:
$A = 4^2$

Step3: Calculate the area

$A = 4 \times 4 = 16$

Answer:

16