Data
32 black squares
32 red squares
Total number of squares = 32 + 32 = 64
a) Total area = ?
Area of a square = side x side
length of each square = 1 unit
Area = 8 x 8 = 64 u2
because square root of 64 = 8
b) The length of the chekerboard is 8 units
c) Because the figure is a square and on a square all its sides measure the same, so look for a number that multiply by itself gives 64. This number is 8.
8 x 8 = 64.
