To build a box, you find a square piece of cardboard that measures 10 inches on each side. From each corner of the cardboard, you cut out congruent squares. Use the picture to find the area of the cardboard you will use for your box.
The area of the complete square is: A1 = (10) * (10) A1 = 100in ^ 2 The area of the corners is: A2 = (3) * (3) A2 = 9in ^ 2 The area to use is: A = A1 - 4 * A2 Substituting values: A = 100 - 4 * (9) A = 100 - 36 A = 64 in ^ 2 Answer: The area of the cardboard you will use for your box is: A = 64 in ^ 2