Multiple Choice

During a technical briefing on algebraic shortcuts, an instructor explains that the Product of Conjugates Pattern, (a+b)(a−b)=a2−b2(a + b)(a - b) = a^2 - b^2, always results in a binomial rather than a trinomial. According to the pattern description, what is the primary reason the 'middle' terms (Outer and Inner products) disappear?

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