SOLUTION: A square is (x+1) inches on each side. You cut a smaller square hole from the larger square that is (y+1) inches on each side. In terms of x and y, find the area of the leftover sh
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Question 742582: A square is (x+1) inches on each side. You cut a smaller square hole from the larger square that is (y+1) inches on each side. In terms of x and y, find the area of the leftover shape in square inches. Explain your method.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area of original larger square = .
Area of missing square part = .
You are looking for the difference.
Remaining area is .
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