6. Use a direct proof to show that if a and b are positive integers, then +2 2. Hint: Rewrite the algebraic expression such way that on the right side is 0.

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6. Use a direct proof to show that if a and b are positive integers, then +2 2. Hint:
Rewrite the algebraic expression such way that on the right side is 0.
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