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If A and B f are square matrices of size `nxxn` such that
`A^(2) - B^(2) = (A - B) (A+ B)` which of the following will be
always true?

A

AB=BA

B

Either of A or B is a zero matrix

C

Either of A or B is an identity matrix

D

A=B

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