In which situation does the area model show (a^2-b^2) instead of (a^2+2ab+b^2)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A square of side (b) is removed from a square of side (a)
Difference of squares comes from the removal model, not from the full addition square. Exam tip: look for the removed part.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A square of side (b) is removed from a square of side (a)
Why is this the correct answer?
Difference of squares comes from the removal model, not from the full addition square. Exam tip: look for the removed part.
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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