MHB Can You Solve This Geometry Problem with an Equation?

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The discussion centers around setting up an equation for a geometry problem involving areas. The proposed formula is the area of the shaded region minus the area of the non-shaded region. Participants emphasize the importance of showing work to clarify understanding. The conversation confirms the initial formula as correct. Clear communication of the problem is essential for effective assistance.
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Can someone please set up the equation I need for this geometry problem?

I think the formula is:

Area of shaded region minus area of region that is not shades. Yes?

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nycmathdad said:
Can someone please set up the equation I need for this geometry problem?

I think the formula is:

Area of shaded region minus area of region that is not shades. Yes?

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Your questions are not good enough.
Show your work so far.
 
nycmathdad said:
Area of shaded region minus area of region that is not shades. Yes?
Yes!
 
phymat said:
Yes!

Thanks.
 
Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?

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