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simplify 1/x-x

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{x} - x

Solution

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

Solution steps

\frac{1}{x} - x

Apply the fraction rule:

a + \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a c + b}{c}

= \frac{- xx + 1}{x}

Apply exponent rule:

aa = a^{2}

xx = x^{2}

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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