Question

s = length (in.) of one side of the square hole
which expression represents the area of the frame in square inches?
12² - s²
darius cuts out a square hole that is 6 inches long on each side. what is the area of the frame?
in.²

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute the value of \(s\) into the formula

Given the formula for the area of the frame \(A = 12^{2}-s^{2}\), and \(s = 6\).
Substitute \(s = 6\) into the formula: \(A=12^{2}-6^{2}\).

Step2: Calculate the squares

Calculate \(12^{2}=144\) and \(6^{2} = 36\).
So the expression becomes \(A = 144-36\).

Step3: Perform the subtraction

\(144-36=108\).

Answer:

\(108\)