SOLUTION: What is (a+b)^2 ?? Can you prove its answer geometrical??

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Question 933524: What is (a+b)^2 ??
Can you prove its answer geometrical??

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Draw a rectangle. Make one side composed of lengths a and b, and the other side composed of lengths a and b also. This is a SQUARE. This square is composed of four surfaces, and the areas of these surfaces are a%5E2, ab, another ab, and b%5E2.