
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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Discuss why is it easy to give an incorrect solution to the following area problem and what you must understand about measurement to solve the problem correctly:
An area problem: Draw a shape that has an area of 3 square inches
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