SOLUTION: I can't seem to figure out this problem, can someone please help me? 1-2/x ----- x-4/x

Question 145491: I can't seem to figure out this problem, can someone please help me?
1-2/x
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x-4/x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the LCD

Distribute. Notice how the inner denominators cancel

Simplify

Factor to get .

Highlight the common terms.

Cancel out the common terms.

Simplify.

So simplifies to .

In other words, where , , or

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