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verifying algebraic identity (a+b)^2 by activity method. class 7

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Activity-3 Objective: To verify the algebraic activity (𝒂 + 𝒃) 𝟐 = 𝒂 𝟐 +2ab +𝒃 𝟐
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Procedure
Join the four pieces like this.
Conclusion

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