One square has a side whose length is x centimeters, and a second square has a side whose length is

(x - 2) centimeters. What expression below represents

the sum of the areas of the 2 squares, in square

centimeters?

A. 2r? - 2

B.-4

C. 2x² + 4x - 4

D. 2x2 + 4x + 4

E. 2x2 - 4x + 4

arrange the equations with like terms in columns.

analyze the coefficients of x or y.

add the equations and solve for the remaining variable.

substitute the value into either equation and solve.

check the solution.

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step-by-step explanation:

(8+64)^2= 5184 < answer

step-by-step explanation:

2^3 = 8

4^3= 64

(8+64)^2 = 5184

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