In the figure above, the larger square has sides of length a and the smaller square has sides of length b. What is the area of the shaded region in terms of a and b ?

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In the figure above, the larger square has sides of length a and the smaller square has sides of length b.
What is the area of the shaded region in terms of a and b ?
O a - 62
O (a + b)?
O (a – b)?
O ab
Transcribed Image Text:Instructions Choose the best answer. If necessary, use the paper you were given. Question In the figure above, the larger square has sides of length a and the smaller square has sides of length b. What is the area of the shaded region in terms of a and b ? O a - 62 O (a + b)? O (a – b)? O ab
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