Question

The reduced form of the algebraic expression is: $\frac{2(a^2-b^2)}{(a+b)}$ is ___

Answer 1

$\frac{2(a^2-b^2)}{(a+b)}$

We know that, $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$

So, the term (a+b) from both numerator and denominator should get canceled.

$\Rightarrow$ the shortest form is 2(a-b).