SOLUTION: b^2-a^2/a-b multiplied by a/a^2-ab

Question 281644: b^2-a^2/a-b multiplied by a/a^2-ab
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Factor the first numerator.

Factor the second denominator.

Combine the fractions.

Highlight the common terms.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify

Distribute

So simplifies to

In other words,
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