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Mathematics 10-3 Module 4 Lesson 1

Module 4: Area

 

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In the following Try This activity you will review the common imperial units of area measure.

 

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Go to your course folder and take out the 13 one-square-foot pieces you made in Module 2, Lesson 2. If you do not already have these squares, use the instructions from that lesson to make them.

 

Use your tape measure to confirm that each piece is a square one foot on each side.

 

TT 1. How many square feet are in 1 yd2? Hint: Form a square yard using your square-foot pieces.

 

You will recall that another common imperial area unit is the square inch. Use your ruler to sketch a square that measures 1 in on each side.

 

Do you remember the relationship between the square foot and the square inch?

 

TT 2. Complete the following statements by entering the number of units.

 

 

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Place a copy of your answers in your course folder.