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Factor the expression and then evaluate without a calculator:

u·(u−v)+v·(v−u), if u=2.3, and v=4.3​

User Batichico
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Answer:

4

Explanation:

  • u·(u−v)+v·(v−u)
  • u^2 - uv + v^2 - vu
  • u^2 - 2uv + v^2
  • (u -v)^2 OR (v-u)^2
  • (4.3 - 2.3)^2
  • 4
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