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simplify (a-b)/(b-a)

Solution

simplify

\frac{a - b}{b - a}

Solution

- 1

Solution steps

\frac{a - b}{b - a}

b - a = - (a - b)

= \frac{a - b}{- ( a - b )}

Cancel the common factor:

a - b

= \frac{1}{- 1}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (a-b)/(b-a) ?
The solution to (a-b)/(b-a) is -1