SOLUTION: I have a question. I have 4/x-1 with a (-) in front. Do I need to distribute the - to the numerator or denominator?

SOLUTION: I have a question. I have 4/x-1 with a (-) in front. Do I need to distribute the - to the numerator or denominator?

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Question 595700: I have a question. I have 4/x-1 with a (-) in front. Do I need to distribute the - to the numerator or denominator?
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Either one but not both. In general:

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