In a square of side (4x+3), what is the total area of both mixed strips?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(24x\)
When the side of the square is split into \(4x\) and \(3\), two mixed rectangles are formed. Each rectangle has area \(4x\times 3=12x\). Therefore, their total area is \(12x+12x=24x\). \(12x\) is the area of only one mixed strip. Exam tip: in the visual model of \((a+b)^2\), the combined mixed area is always \(2ab\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(24x\)
Why is this the correct answer?
When the side of the square is split into \(4x\) and \(3\), two mixed rectangles are formed. Each rectangle has area \(4x\times 3=12x\). Therefore, their total area is \(12x+12x=24x\). \(12x\) is the area of only one mixed strip. Exam tip: in the visual model of \((a+b)^2\), the combined mixed area is always \(2ab\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Exploring Algebraic Identities. Topic: Visual models of identities.
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