SOLUTION: if m^2 + n^2 = 18 and mn = 7, what is (m-n)^2?

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Question 1101321: if m^2 + n^2 = 18 and mn = 7, what is (m-n)^2?
Answer by ikleyn(52855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 =  =  - 2mn = 18 - 2*7 = 4.

Answer. 4.



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