Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.1 Exponents and Their Properties - 4.1 Exercise Set - Page 236: 99

Answer

The larger one is 9 times larger.

Work Step by Step

We see that the side lengths of the first square are 3 times greater. Thus, using the equation for a square, we see that the area must be $3^2=9$ times larger.
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