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Well if you just have a rectangle or a square, that's easy. Just times the length by the width. For example:

Length = 5cm

Width = 6cm

Area = 20cm squared

When you write the area, put a little '2' by the measurement to show 'squared'.

However, if you have an irregular shape, split it into small rectangles then use the steps above on each rectangle to find the area. Then add them all together - remembering the little 2 to show that it's squared.

For triangles, just use the ordinary rectangle steps, then half the answer. This is because if you put a triangle on that was the same size, it would be a rectangle (sorry, I'm not too good at explaining).

If you have other shapes - ask someone else. I'm not really sure for that.

Now, next lesson, how to do long multiplication!

Just kidding, don't worry!

Sorry it's so long and boring!

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