Asked by James

how many squares with sides that are 6 inches long and needed to cover a aquare with a side length of 30 inches without over lappigng

i put 1 am i correct?
Answered by Ms. Sue
No. You're wrong.

Draw a picture to figure this out.

Answered by James
i did 30 divided by 5 and i got six
Answered by Ms. Sue
Why did you divide by 5?

Answered by James
cause i need five squares to cover a aquare with a side length of 30 inches without over lappigng
but i am really confused
Answered by Ms. Sue
OK. You're on the right track. But remember it's 30 inches on each side.

Draw a picture or try this interactive site.

http://www.mathopenref.com/squarearea.html
Answered by James
30



30 30



30
okay now what?
Answered by Ms. Sue
In my drawing I have 5 squares along the side and 5 along the bottom. All together I had 5 * 5 squares = 25.

Answered by James
So i should do
30/6=5
5*5=25
Answered by James
please answer my question i really need help
Answered by James
is 25 the answer?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes.

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