SOLUTION: Simplify: x^3-y^3-x^2+y^2

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Question 1200183: Simplify: x^3-y^3-x^2+y^2
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify: x^3-y^3-x^2+y^2
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= x^3-x^2 - y^3+y^2
= x^2*(x-1) - y^2*(y-1) --- Is that simpler?
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x^3 - y^3 - (x^2 + y^2) --- Is that?
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"Simplified" can be a matter of opinion.

Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is a non-sensical assignment.

There is no mathematical sense in it.


Created by mathematically illiterate person.