SOLUTION: How do I simplify this problem? (a^2 - 2ab +b^2) / (a - b)

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Question 8209: How do I simplify this problem?

(a^2 - 2ab +b^2) / (a - b)

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
Factor the numerator.
Cancel the common factor in the top and bottom, leaving.

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