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simplify 1-x^{-2}

Solution

simplify

1 - x^{- 2}

Solution

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

Solution steps

1 - x^{- 2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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