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Area=(2x-3)(2x+3) definition of area as the product of the sides
=(2x)
2
(3)
2
difference of squares pattern applied
=2
2
x
2
9 distribute the 2 in the exponent
=4x
2
9 simplify
2x3
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Find a polynomial expression that represents the area of the rectangle
shown in the figure.
2x3