Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 7 - Review - Page 558: 40

Answer

$\dfrac{x-1}{x^{2}-2x+1}-\dfrac{x+1}{x-1}=-\dfrac{x}{x-1}$

Work Step by Step

$\dfrac{x-1}{x^{2}-2x+1}-\dfrac{x+1}{x-1}$ Factor the denominator of the first fraction and simplify only the first fraction: $\dfrac{x-1}{x^{2}-2x+1}-\dfrac{x+1}{x-1}=\dfrac{x-1}{(x-1)^{2}}-\dfrac{x+1}{x-1}=...$ $...=\dfrac{1}{x-1}-\dfrac{x+1}{x-1}=...$ Evaluate the substraction and simplify if possible: $...=\dfrac{1-x-1}{x-1}=-\dfrac{x}{x-1}$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.