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Simplify the algebraic expression: a2 + b2 - b2

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a2a^2

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The expression shown in the image is:

a2+b2−b2a^2 + b^2 - b^2

  1. Identify like terms.

    The terms b2b^2 and −b2-b^2 are like terms.

  2. Combine the like terms.

    b2−b2=0b^2 - b^2 = 0

  3. Substitute the result back into the original expression.

    a2+0a^2 + 0

  4. Simplify the expression.

    a2a^2
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