Recognize as difference of squares: Recognize the equation x2−y2=x+y as a difference of squares.x2−y2=(x+y)(x−y)
Set equation: Set the equation (x+y)(x−y)=x+y.Since x+y=0 (otherwise x2−y2=0, which doesn't match the original equation unless both x and y are zero), we can divide both sides by x+y.x−y=1
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