Luis is cutting construction paper into rectangles for a project. He needs to cut one rectangle that is 12 inches × 13
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inches. He needs to cut another rectangle that is 10
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inches by 10
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inches. How many total square inches of construction paper does Luis need for his project?
Which area model correctly represents the first rectangle Luis needs to cut?
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Excellent!
Which area model correctly represents the second rectangle Luis needs to cut?
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Good work!
How many total square inches of construction paper does Luis need?
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