Sorry if it is not clear the question asks, Two squares of side x cm are removed from a square of side 3x cm as shown

(Look to Diagram)


Work out the fraction of the large square which remains. Give your answer in its simplest form.

Sorry if it is not clear the question asks Two squares of side x cm are removed from a square of side 3x cm as shown Look to Diagram Work out the fraction of th class=


Answer :

[tex](3x)^2-2\cdot x^2=9x^2-2x^2=7x^2\\\\ \frac{7x^2}{9x^2}=\boxed{\frac{7}{9}}[/tex]

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