6 — Rectangle and Square Areas

Rectangle and Square Areas

Solution & Explanation · ID: BEBE5B4F

Question

A square has sides that are 9 inches long. What is its area?

Hint

For a square, multiply the side length by itself: 9 × 9.

Concept

The area of a square is found by multiplying side length by itself using the formula A = side × side or A = side².

Show Answer

81 square inches

Show Solution
1

Identify the given measurement: each side = 9 inches

2

Apply the square area formula: A = side × side

3

Substitute the value: A = 9 inches × 9 inches

4

Calculate: A = 81 square inches

A square drawn with all four sides labeled '9 in'. Inside the square is written 'Area = 81 sq in'. The square is outlined in black with equal sides clearly marked.