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6. Sara wants to build the birdhouse shown. She bought a 28​-inch by 46​-inch sheet of plywood. Does Sara have enough wood to make the​ birdhouse? Explain.
Find the area of the base and the sides.
​A(base)equals4times4equals
  
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​A(sides)equals4times9equals
  
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A(base) = 4 × 4 = 16 in²

A(sides) = 4 × 9 = 36 in²

Total wood needed = 16 + 36 = 52 in². The plywood sheet has area 28 × 46 = 1288 in², so yes — she has more than enough wood.