1. **Problem:** Find the area of land, and make a drawing with an example. 2. **Formula for a rectangle:** $$A=l\times w$$ For land that is not a rectangle, split it into simpler shapes first, then add the areas. 3. **Important rule:** Area is measured in square units, such as square meters or square feet. 4. **Example drawing:** A rectangular piece of land with length $12$ m and width $8$ m. 5. **Substitute the values:** $$A=12\times 8$$ 6. **Multiply:** $$A=96$$ 7. **Final answer:** The area of the land is $96\text{ m}^2$.