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simplify x+x^{-1}

Solution

simplify

x + x^{- 1}

Solution

x + \frac{1}{x}

Solution steps

x + x^{- 1}

Apply exponent rule:

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

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

= x + \frac{1}{x}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is x+x^{-1} ?
The solution to x+x^{-1} is x+1/x