Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercises to Skills Review for Chapter 11 - Page 494: 34

Answer

$$\frac{b-1}{b^2}$$

Work Step by Step

Simplifying using the rules of fractions, we find: $$\frac{\frac{b^2-1}{b^2}}{b+1} \\ \frac{\left(b+1\right)\left(b-1\right)}{b^2\left(b+1\right)} \\ \frac{b-1}{b^2}$$
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