Let’s start with the four rectangles. 4 [ 2x(x)] 4 [ (2*7)(7)] = 392 cm^2 ______________
Next, let’s find the SA for the two squares. 2 [(2x)^2] ** I need to be clear that both the 2 and the x in the parentheses are squared because the square, of course, is a “perfect square”. This was probably obvious and needless to say, haha oh well. Next step: plug in values 2 [ [2(7)]^2 ] = 392 cm^2
TOTAL: 392+392 = 784 cm^2
Wow I should have realized the the 4 rectangles are the area as the two squares.
Good luck to you! If you have any other math questions, I can try my best to answer them. Just send me a comment or whatever works.
