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simplify (a^2-1)/(a^2-a)

Solution

simplify

\frac{a ^{2} - 1}{a ^{2} - a}

Solution

\frac{a + 1}{a}

Solution steps

\frac{a ^{2} - 1}{a ^{2} - a}

Factor

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

= \frac{( a + 1 ) ( a - 1 )}{a ^{2} - a}

Factor

a^{2} - a : a (a - 1)

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

Cancel the common factor:

a - 1

= \frac{a + 1}{a}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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