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Grade 9 · Explain a binomial area product · 528 of 750

Explain a binomial area product · practice 56

Evaluate (x + 2)(x + 8) at x = 5 by finding all four rectangle-area parts. Follow the calculation, then test the quantities in the animated example.

Try the question, use a hint when you need one, and compare your reasoning with the worked solution. The animation starts with this chapter’s values; changing its controls explores a new case.

01 · Make a prediction

Your practice question

Evaluate (x + 2)(x + 8) at x = 5 by finding all four rectangle-area parts.

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02 · Explore the model

See the mathematical relationship move.

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Watch the relationship

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Explain a binomial area product · practice 56. Square x²: 25. Two strips x(a+b): 50. Corner ab: 16. Whole product: 91One rectangle, four area productsx² = 25ax = 10bx = 40ab = 16Sides: (5+2) and (5+8)Sum of four areas = 91
x, a, and b are positive in this area model; signed algebra requires additional interpretation. The picture is fitted with one common scale for both dimensions. All area terms are in square units.

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Make it your experiment

Change one value. Notice what follows.

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Square x²
25
Two strips x(a+b)
50
Corner ab
16
Whole product
91

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The mathematical idea

Partitioning a rectangle expresses one product as the sum of four areas. The two cross terms combine into x(a+b), giving the coefficient of x. Reversing that comparison explains factoring a monic quadratic when its positive constants have the required sum and product. Starting quantities: Added length a = 2; Added width b = 8; Shared length x = 5.

(x+a)(x+b) = x²+(a+b)x+ab

03 · Reflect and transfer

Explain what changes and why.

Which two regions explain the middle coefficient in the expanded quadratic?

This is a distinct guided scenario using a reusable mathematical model. Similar-looking diagrams can represent different given values and conclusions; they are not different mathematical theories.