In a visual model, two strips (ab) and (ab) are removed from an (a^2) square but the corner (b^2) is removed twice. What is the correct remaining area?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a^2-2ab+b^2)
After subtracting two strips, (b^2) must be added back. Exam tip: watch the overlapping part carefully.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(a^2-2ab+b^2)
Why is this the correct answer?
After subtracting two strips, (b^2) must be added back. Exam tip: watch the overlapping part carefully.
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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