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Multiple answers: Equivalent total areas
publish date: 2026/05/16 22:07:26.974986 UTC
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A composite figure is made of a 6 cm by 5 cm rectangle and a 5 cm by 4 cm rectangle attached along a 5 cm side.
Correct Answer
(1) 6×5 + 5×4
(2) 5(6 + 4)
Explanation
Total area is sum of the two rectangles: \( 6×5 + 5×4 \). Factoring 5 gives \( 5(6 + 4) \).
Reference
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