| Let b=a | |
| ab=a2 | multiply both sides by a |
| ab-b2=a2-b2 | subtract b2 from both sides |
| b(a-b)=(a+b)(a-b) | factor |
| b=a+b | divide both sides by (b-a) |
| b=2b | substitute a=b |
| 1=2 | divide both sides by b |
| QED (Quite Easily Done) | ;) |
Zachary Miller
Last modified: Tue Nov 30 02:03:57 1999