SOLUTION: Simplify each of the following fractions. If they are already simplified say so. a^2- 2ab + b^2 ----------- -- a - b a^2 - 2ab + b^2 ----------- ---- a + b

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Question 144496: Simplify each of the following fractions. If they are already simplified say so.
a^2- 2ab + b^2
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a - b
a^2 - 2ab + b^2
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a + b
Could someone maybe explain how I would solve those problems?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28a%5E2-+2ab+%2B+b%5E2%29%2F%28a-b%29
%28a%5E2-+2ab+%2B+b%5E2%29+=+%28a-b%29%5E2, so it reduces to (a-b).
The second one can't be reduced.