The area of a rectangle may be determined by using the formula A = lw, where "A" stands for area, "l" stands for the length of the rectangle, and "w" stands for the width of the rectangle. If the length of the rectangle is 3 cm and the width of the rectangle is 5 cm, what is the area?

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Ms. Sue · Accepted Answer

Yes. 15 square centimeters is correct. Always multiply the length times the width to get the area. A = lw

Ms. Sue · Answer

You have two numbers. Do you think you should add? subtract? divide? multiply? What answer do you get?

Jenny · Answer

multiply?? and I got 15 but I'm not sure if its right