Question

Select the correct answer.

Consider these shapes.




If shape B is a square, which polynomial represents the difference of the areas of shape A and shape B?

Answer 1

Answer:The polynomial that represents the difference of the areas of shape A and shape B depends on the specific relationship between the two shapes.

If shape A is also a square, the polynomial would be:

(Area of shape A) - (Area of shape B) = s^2 - s^2 = 0

In this case, both shapes have the same area, so the difference is zero.

However, if shape A is a rectangle with sides of length a and b, the polynomial would be:

(Area of shape A) - (Area of shape B) = (a * b) - s^2

In this case, the difference is the area of shape A minus the area of shape B.

It's important to note that without specific information about the dimensions or relationship between the shapes, we can't determine a specific polynomial. The polynomial representation will vary based on the specific values and relationship between the shapes A and B.