Which algebraic expression has a visual model of one large square containing a square of area \(x^2\), a square of area \(y^2\), and two equal rectangles of area \(xy\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \((x+y)^2\)
The large square has side \(x+y\). Its parts have total area \(x^2+xy+xy+y^2=x^2+2xy+y^2\), so it represents \((x+y)^2\). Exam tip: two \(xy\) rectangles always contribute the middle term \(2xy\).
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\((x+y)^2\)
Why is this the correct answer?
The large square has side \(x+y\). Its parts have total area \(x^2+xy+xy+y^2=x^2+2xy+y^2\), so it represents \((x+y)^2\). Exam tip: two \(xy\) rectangles always contribute the middle term \(2xy\).
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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