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The length of a square is 3x - 4 units. Find the area in terms of x.

User Ignatov
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Answer:

9x^2 − 24x + 16

Explanation:

To find the area of a square, you use the formula

A = x^2

So we plug in 3x-4 for x

A = (3x-4)^2

A = 9x^2 − 24x + 16

User Louielouie
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Answer:

9x^2 - 24x + 16 is area in terms of x alternativly (3x-4)^2 is also true

Explanation:

L * W = area length = width on a sqare so L * L = area too

(3x - 4) * (3x - 4)

use foil method

9x^2 - 24x + 16

User Vincent Wasteels
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