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I need to prove that (a – b) x (a + b) = 2(a x b), where a and b are both vectors. I can’t figure out a proof.?

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Ok, here’s how you do it. You know that (a-b)x(a+b)= axa + axb – bxa – bxbyou know too thataxa = 0 and bxb = 0you know too that-bxa=axb then (a-b)x(a+b) = axb +axb = 2(axb)hope this helps.... Show More

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