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The dimensions of a 4-in. square are multiplied
by 3. How is the area affected?

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Answer:

The area is multiplied by 9.

Explanation:

The original square has an area of ...

A = (4 in)² = 16 in²

The larger square has an area of ...

A = (3·4 in)² = (3²)(4²) in² = 9·16 in² . . . . . 9 times the original area

The area is multiplied by the square of the scale factor: 9.

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