Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 027

A square has sides \(x\) centimetres in length.

Write an expression for the perimeter of the square. (1 mark)

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Write an expression for the area of the square. (2 marks)

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a. \(4x\ \text{cm}\)

b. \(x^2\ \text{cm}^2\)

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a. \(\text{Perimeter}\)

\(=4\times x\)

\(=4x\ \text{cm}\)

b. \(\text{Area}\)

\(=\text{side}^2\)

\(=x^2\ \text{cm}^2\)