In the visual area model of a square with side \(a+b\), which of the following statements is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Two rectangles, each with area \(ab\), appear.
Dividing each side into lengths \(a\) and \(b\) gives regions \(a^2\), \(b^2\), and two rectangles of area \(ab\). Hence the full area is \(a^2+2ab+b^2\). Exam tip: do not miss the second \(ab\) rectangle.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Two rectangles, each with area \(ab\), appear.
Why is this the correct answer?
Dividing each side into lengths \(a\) and \(b\) gives regions \(a^2\), \(b^2\), and two rectangles of area \(ab\). Hence the full area is \(a^2+2ab+b^2\). Exam tip: do not miss the second \(ab\) rectangle.
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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