IP1U4 SWII (Further App. of Alg. Id.) Q20

IP1U4 SWII (Further App. of Alg. Id.) Q20

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In the diagram, the two squares have side length \(a\) and \(b\), respectively. Show that the area of the shaded region is \(\frac{1}{2}(a-b)^2\).

Two squares with side lengths a and b and a shaded triangular region.
Two squares with side lengths a and b and a shaded triangular region.

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Answer:\(\dfrac12(a-b)^2\)

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