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simplify x^2-x^{-2}

Solution

simplify

x^{2} - x^{- 2}

Solution

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

Solution steps

x^{2} - x^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

a^{- b} = \frac{1}{a ^{b}}

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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