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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify:
%28a%5E2-2ab+%2B+b%5E2%29%2F%28a-b%29 Factor the numerator.
%28%28a-b%29%28a-b%29%29%2F%28a-b%29 Cancel the common factor in the top and bottom, leaving.
a-b