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simplify (x^2-1)/(x+1)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x ^{2} - 1}{x + 1}

Solution

x - 1

Solution steps

\frac{x ^{2} - 1}{x + 1}

Factor

x^{2} - 1 : (x + 1) (x - 1)

= \frac{( x + 1 ) ( x - 1 )}{x + 1}

Cancel the common factor:

x + 1

= x - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x^2-1)/(x+1) ?
The solution to (x^2-1)/(x+1) is x-1