document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=858540>Question 858540</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If an N x N square has area 32, what is the area of an (N-2) x (N+2) rectangle?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "31 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "* That was the first response, based on misread of the question.  One of the choices IS correct.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "First solve for N, according to \"N by N square has area 32\", and then, use the value of N to find the indicated area.  Recognize and use the difference of two square. </SPAN>\n" );
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