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How the Area of a Square Relates to its Edge Length

Use this interactive file to investigate how the area of a square changes with edge length.

Instructions:

  1. Use in conjunction with the corresponding student activity. 
  2. Drag the slider to change the edge length of the square.   
  3. Observe how the area of the square changes as the edge length changes.
  4. Can you identify the pattern?  

Reflection:

Complete the accompanying student activity sheet.

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