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simplify (x-8)/(8-x)

Solution

simplify

\frac{x - 8}{8 - x}

Solution

- 1

Solution steps

\frac{x - 8}{8 - x}

8 - x = - (x - 8)

= \frac{x - 8}{- ( x - 8 )}

Cancel the common factor:

x - 8

= \frac{1}{- 1}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= - 1

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is (x-8)/(8-x) ?
The solution to (x-8)/(8-x) is -1