a.How many small squares line up on the edge of the larger square?
b.How many small square fit in the large square?
c.Explain why 5 to the 2nd power is read as "5 squared"?

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anonymous · Answer

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swissgirl · Answer

I dont really quite follow part A

swissgirl · Answer

It sounds like its asking for the perimeter. Just counting the squares  that create the border of the square which is 5*4=20

anonymous · Answer

Yeah i think it mean like on the outline of the square hold on..

swissgirl · Answer

OK I get ittttt
Part a is asking for the perimeter and part b is asking for the area

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