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12 square inches or inches2 . If the units are feet, the area of the rectangle on the top is A = (3 feet) x (4 feet) = 12 square feet or feet2. Note 1: It is common to abbreviate the units of measure using exponents. Since the area might be 12 feet x feet, write A = 12 ft2. Notice the connection to algebra here! ................
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