Areas

Measure of space inside a two-dimensional shape.

surface area

In mathematics, areas refer to the measure of the amount of space inside a two-dimensional shape or surface. It is typically expressed in square units and calculated using specific formulas depending on the shape, such as rectangles, circles, or triangles.

The term 'area' comes from the Latin word 'arēa,' meaning a plowed field or open space.

An area is like measuring how much carpet you need to cover a room - it tells you the size of a flat shape.

Ancient Egyptians used a rope with knots to measure land area after the Nile flooded
Area is calculated using different formulas depending on the shape, like rectangles or circles
The concept of area has been studied by mathematicians for thousands of years

What is area? It measures the space inside a two-dimensional shape
How is it different from perimeter? Perimeter is the distance around a shape, while area is the space within
What units are used to measure area? Square meters or square feet are common

Geometry Mathematics

Rectangle area Circle area Triangle area

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