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Use the figure to answer 6dash7.
12 in.
7 in.
7 in.
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6. Erica wants to build the birdhouse shown. She bought a 26​-inch by 44​-inch sheet of plywood. Does Erica have enough wood to make the​ birdhouse? Explain.
Find the area of the base and the sides.
​A(base)equals7times7equals
  
enter your response here
​A(sides)equals7times12equals
  
enter your response here

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A(base) = 7 × 7 = 49 in^2

A(sides) = 7 × 12 = 84 in^2 (each side)

There are 4 sides, so total side area = 4 × 84 = 336 in^2. Total wood needed = base + sides = 49 + 336 = 385 in^2.

Plywood area = 26 × 44 = 1144 in^2, and 385 < 1144, so yes — Erica has enough wood.