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greta cut a square from paper that measures 5 inches on each side. she then cut a square that measures 10 inches on each side what the difference in the area of the two squares?

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Area of the square with side 5 inches = 5 x 5 = 25 square feet

Area of the square with side 10 inches = 10 x 10 = 100 square feet

Difference in area of the two squares = 100 - 25 = 75 square feet

S0, the solution is 75 square feet

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