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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of original larger square = %28x%2B1%29%5E2.
Area of missing square part = %28y%2B1%29%5E2.

You are looking for the difference.
Remaining area is %28x%2B1%29%5E2-%28y%2B1%29%5E2.