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simplify 2x+3x^{-1}-5

Solution

simplify

2 x + 3 x^{- 1} - 5

Solution

2 x + \frac{3}{x} - 5

Solution steps

2 x + 3 x^{- 1} - 5

Apply exponent rule:

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

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

= 2 x + 3 \cdot \frac{1}{x} - 5

Simplify

3 \cdot \frac{1}{x} : \frac{3}{x}

= 2 x + \frac{3}{x} - 5

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 2x+3x^{-1}-5 ?
The solution to 2x+3x^{-1}-5 is 2x+3/x-5