Word Problems: the area

In this Grade 8 lesson on Word Problems, you will practice solving problems like: "A rectangle has width 6 and length 5. What is the area?". Work through each problem carefully, use the hints if you need help, and check your answers. This builds your understanding of word problems step by step.

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A rectangle has width 6 and length 5. What is the area?

1Read the problem carefully: "A rectangle has width 6 and length 5. What is the area?"

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Problem 1

A rectangle has width 6 and length 5. What is the area?

Problem 2 of 5

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Problem 2

A line has slope 3 and passes through (0, 3). What is y when x = 5?

Problem 3 of 5

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Problem 3

A line has slope 2 and passes through (0, 4). What is y when x = 2?

Problem 4 of 5

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Problem 4

A line has slope 5 and passes through (0, 1). What is y when x = 1?

Problem 5 of 5

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Problem 5

A line has slope 4 and passes through (0, 5). What is y when x = 3?

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