25. 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?

Answer and Explanation

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Correct Answer is E

Explanation

The area of ​​the first square is x2, the area of ​​the second square is (x-2)2=x2 -4x+4, the sum of the areas of two squares is: 2x2-4x+4