If x inches are cut from the length, l, of a rectangle and y inches are cut from the width, w, of the same rectangle, then which of the following correctly expresses the amount of the area of the original rectangle that was removed in terms of l, w, x, and y? Choose the most appropriate option:
A) xy B) lw – yx C) ly + wx – xy D) lx + wy – xy E) xy – lw – wy
Initial Area = l*w   Area after cutting rectangle = (l-x)*(w-y)   Area removed = Initial Area - Final Area = l*w - (l-x)*(w-y) = l*w - [l*w-x*w-l*y+x*y) = x*w+l*y-x*y   Answer: Option ly + wx – xy
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If x inches are cut from the length, l, of a rectangle and y inches are cut from the width, w, of the same rectangle, then which of the following correctly expresses the amount of the area of the original rectangle that was removed in terms of l, w, x, and y?