Answer :
if we know that Laura's canvas is square, and one side is 22cm,
area of a square is l*w, with a special case of l=w
the area will be
A= l*w=22*22=484cm^2
also, Asquare is=l^2
area of a square is l*w, with a special case of l=w
the area will be
A= l*w=22*22=484cm^2
also, Asquare is=l^2
Area of a square is s^2
22^2= 484 cm^2 is the area of the canvas
hope this helps