The length of the side of a rectangular desk is given by 6x - 8y cm. The length of the front is given by 6x + 8y cm. What is an algebraic expression for the area of the top of the rectangular desk? Include correct units as part of your answer.

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HELP

anonymous · Answer

Area is length times width.$$(6x-8y)(6x+8y)=36 x^2-64 y^2 \text{ ft}^2 $$

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THAT EQUATION

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The area of the desk in terms of x and y is:$$36 x^2-64 y^2 \text{ ft}^2 $$

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SO THAT WOULD BE THE ANSWER

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Yes.  That is what I would present if it were a test question.

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OK

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Sorry.  The area units are metric.  An error on my part.  Change ft^2 to cm^2.