Problem:
A square with side length is cut in half, creating two congruent rectangles. What are the dimensions of one of these rectangles?
Answer Choices:
A. by
B. by
C. by
D. by
E. by
Solution:
The length of each rectangle is equal to the side length of the square. The width of each rectangle is half the side length of the square, so the rectangle's dimensions are .
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