SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation: (x^4-1)+(x-1)

SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation: (x^4-1)+(x-1)

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Question 326386: Perform the indicated operation:
(x^4-1)+(x-1)
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just combine like terms.
x^4 - 1 + x - 1 =
x^4 + x - 2
Done!
P.S. If the sign is changed from addition to division, then you must divide
(x^4 - 1) by (x - 1) using synthetic division or long division of polynomial rules.
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