Miguel needs to paint the wood. What is the area he needs to paint? 1. What is the area of the rectangular piece of wood before the square is cut out? Include units with your answer.

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2. What is the area of the square that was cut out of the wood? Remember to include the units.

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3. What is the area Miguel needs to paint? Explain how you found your answer.

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