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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