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  1. August 12th 2009, 04:00 PM #1
    Vicky1997
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    Algebra blocks

    What algebra blocks would you need to order from the Math Warehouse
    so that you can build a square whose edges are all X + 4 units long?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Vicky1997 View Post
    What algebra blocks would you need to order from the Math Warehouse
    so that you can build a square whose edges are all X + 4 units long?


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    (x+4)^2 = x^2 + 8x + 16

    one x^2 block

    eight x blocks

    16 unit blocks
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  3. August 12th 2009, 04:32 PM #3
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    How do you solve it so easily?
    I was trying to draw the blocks.


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