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simplify x-2+1/x

Solution

simplify

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

Solution

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

Solution steps

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

Convert

x

to fraction

: \frac{x ^{2}}{x}

Convert

2

to fraction

: \frac{2 x}{x}

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

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} \pm \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a \pm b}{c}

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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