Concept explainers
To explain: The first figure is written as “ b squared” and second as “ b cubed”.
Answer to Problem 35OE
In first figure b as a base is used twice and in second figure it is used thrice.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The figures are provided below,
Formula used:
The expression of the form
Calculation:
Consider the figures that are provided below,
The area of square of side sis
In the first figure the side of square is b .
Therefore, area of square is
Recall that the expression of the form
Compare
So,
Next, the volume of cube of side sis
In the second figure the side of cube is b .
Therefore, volume of cube is
Recall that the expression of the form
Compare
So,
Thus, in first figure b as a base is used twice and in second figure it is used thrice.
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