Consider the algebraic identity (x + y)² = (x − y)² + 4xy By interepreting x, y as line segments, interpret the statement geometrically.

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Draw a geometric figure illustrating the identity.
Transcribed Image Text:Draw a geometric figure illustrating the identity.
Consider the algebraic identity
(x + y)² = (x − y)² + 4xy
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By interepreting x, Y as line segments, interpret the statement geometrically.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the algebraic identity (x + y)² = (x − y)² + 4xy - By interepreting x, Y as line segments, interpret the statement geometrically.
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