4.MD.A.3

Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real-world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.

Example Problems
A square with side length has an area of 361 square centimeters.

The following equation shows the area of the square:


What is the side length of the square in centimeters?
A square with side length has an area of 400 square centimeters.

The following equation shows the area of the square:


What is the side length of the square in centimeters?
A square with side length has an area of 196 square centimeters.

The following equation shows the area of the square:


What is the side length of the square in centimeters?
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