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If p = ab and q = c b, then p - q =

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$We substitute the given expressions for p and q into the difference.$	$p - q = ab - c b$
$We factor out the common factor b from the two terms.$	$ab - c b = b (a - c)$	Theory & Tactics Method Card CALC3-A Click to view full details

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If p = ab and q = c b, then p - q =

Explanation	Calculations	Help
$We substitute the given expressions for p and q into the difference.$	$p - q = ab - c b$
$We factor out the common factor b from the two terms.$	$ab - c b = b (a - c)$	Theory & Tactics Method Card CALC3-A Click to view full details

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