SOLUTION: Simplify the following fraction. If it is already simplified, say so.
a2 - 2ab + b2 a2 = a squared b2 = b squared
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a + b
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Question 276529: Simplify the following fraction. If it is already simplified, say so.
a2 - 2ab + b2 a2 = a squared b2 = b squared
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a + b
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a2 - 2ab + b2
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a + b
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Factor the numerator:
(a-b)^2/(a+b)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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