The Width and Length of a Rectangle Are Given by Two

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Essay

The width and length of a rectangle are given by two consecutive odd integers. The width of the rectangle is less than it's length. Write an expression for the area of the rectangle.

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Sum of Squares

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Error

The difference between a measured or observed value and the true value of the quantity of interest.

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