SOLUTION: Geomatry. A square has sides of length 3x -2 cm. Express the area of the square as a plynomial.

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Question 92030: Geomatry. A square has sides of length 3x -2 cm. Express the area of the square as a plynomial.
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the formula for the area of a square:
A=(length)(width)=s^2
A=(3x-2)(3x-2) [use the FOIL method to multiply]
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