Simplify (x-y)^2

Problem

(x−y)2

Solution

1. Identify the expression as a square of a binomial in the form (a−b)2

2. Apply the formula for the square of a binomial, which states (a−b)2=a2−2*a*b+b2

3. Substitute x for a and y for b into the formula.

4. Expand the terms to get x2−2*x*y+y2

Final Answer

(x−y)2=x2−2*x*y+y2

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