a + b a minus b is equal to
The expression "a + b a minus b" is a bit ambiguous. It could be interpreted in two ways:
1. (a + b) (a - b)
This is a common algebraic expression known as the "difference of squares". It simplifies to:
** (a + b) (a - b) = a² - b²**
This is a useful formula that can be applied in many algebraic problems.
2. a + b - b
This expression can be simplified by combining like terms:
a + b - b = a
In this case, the 'a minus b' is interpreted as a separate term, not as part of a multiplication.
To avoid ambiguity, it's always best to use parentheses to clearly indicate the order of operations in mathematical expressions.
