The area of the rectangle is 3 x 6 = <<3*6=18>>18 sq in

The area of the square is 5 x 5 = <<5*5=25>>25 sq in

The difference is 25 - 18 = <<25-18=7>>7 sq in

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A rectangle has a length of 3 inches and a width of 6 inches. A square has a width of 5 inches. What is the difference in area between the two shapes?
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A rectangle has a length of 3 inches and a width of 6 inches. A square has a width of 5 inches. What is the difference in area between the two shapes?
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