SOLUTION: 1. Use the drawing below to answer this question. � Show the sum of the areas of the four smaller rectangles. � Show the sum of the area of the large rectangle. � In your own w

Question 434250: 1. Use the drawing below to answer this question.
� Show the sum of the areas of the four smaller rectangles.
� Show the sum of the area of the large rectangle.
� In your own words, explain how they are related and why this is so.
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n551/Ghost-1332/Untitled-1.jpg (link to the picture)
I am having trouble with this question, this uses the foil method and is slightly confusing to me since I am not too strong in math.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. Use the drawing below to answer this question.
� Show the sum of the areas of the four smaller rectangles.
� Show the sum of the area of the large rectangle.
� In your own words, explain how they are related and why this is so.
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n551/Ghost-1332/Untitled-1.jpg (link to the picture)
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In the diagram, the long side of areas B and D is not given, so there's no way to know the area.
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The area of A is N^2 = 5^2 = 25 sq units
The area of C is 4N = 20 sq units

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