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algebra intermediate
Problem
Suppose that is an operation defined by . What is ?
Solution
First, we evaluate the first pair of parentheses:
Next, we evaluate the second pair of parentheses:
Subtracting the two expressions and noting that certain terms cancel, we obtain .
Next, we evaluate the second pair of parentheses:
Subtracting the two expressions and noting that certain terms cancel, we obtain .
Final answer
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