4. Consider the area problem, "Draw a shape that has an area of 3 square inches." a. Provide a possible incorrect solution to this problem. Explain your thinking and what concept is misunderstood to result in this incorrect solution. b. Provide a possible correct solution to this problem. Explain your thinking.

4. Consider the area problem, "Draw a shape that has an area of 3 square inches." a. Provide a possible incorrect solution to this problem. Explain your thinking and what concept is misunderstood to result in this incorrect solution. b. Provide a possible correct solution to this problem. Explain your thinking.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

Problem 3E: Consider the information in Exercise 2, but suppose you know that the area of the region defined by...

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