document.write( "Question 626924: Factor the following completely. I just really can't get it :( It already looks factored out : \r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #394505 by psbhowmick(878) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) $\"%28a%2Bb%29%5E2+-+4%28a%2Bb%29+-+3\"$
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