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  • 11-03-2017
  • Mathematics
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Suppose you cut a small square from a square of fabric as shown in the diagram. Write
an expression for the remaining shaded area.

Suppose you cut a small square from a square of fabric as shown in the diagram Write an expression for the remaining shaded area class=

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arnolde1234
arnolde1234 arnolde1234
  • 11-03-2017
The area of the large box is x^2 and the area of the small box is 3^2 which is 9. So the area of the leftover part is x^2-9 or (x-3)(x+3).

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