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

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

\frac{1}{x + 1}

Solution steps

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

Factor

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

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

Cancel the common factor:

x - 1

= \frac{1}{x + 1}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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