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AMC 12 2006b Problem 2

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For real numbers xx and yy, define x♠y=(x+y)(x−y)x\spadesuit y = (x + y)(x - y). What is 3♠(4♠5)3\spadesuit(4\spadesuit 5)?

(A) −72(B) −27(C) −24(D) 24(E) 72\text {(A) } - 72 \text {(B) } - 27 \text {(C) } - 24 \text {(D) } 24 \text {(E) } 72

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