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Why is the final \(b^2\) part added when modelling a square with side \(a-b\)?

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Correct answer: Because the common corner is removed twice

The correct answer is A. Begin with a large square of side a, whose area is \(a^2\). To create the smaller square of side \(a-b\), remove a horizontal strip of area \(ab\) and a vertical strip of area \(ab\). These two strips overlap in a corner square of side b, having area \(b^2\). The overlap is included in both subtractions, so it has been removed twice. It should be removed only once; therefore, add \(b^2\) back once: \(a^2-ab-ab+b^2=a^2-2ab+b^2=(a-b)^2\). B is false because area can decrease. C is false because \(a^2\) is generally nonzero. D is false because the two \(ab\) strips do form. Memory cue: subtracting overlapping regions means adding their overlap once.

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Square Of DifferenceSubtraction ModelOverlapping RegionsVisual AlgebraVisual Models Of IdentitiesExploring Algebraic IdentitiesMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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