SOLUTION: Perform the indicated operation and express answer in simplest form: x^2 - (y - 1)^2 / (y - 1)^2 - x^2

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Question 205603: Perform the indicated operation and express answer in simplest form:
x^2 - (y - 1)^2 / (y - 1)^2 - x^2
Answer by stanbon(29603) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perform the indicated operation and express answer in simplest form:
[x^2 - (y - 1)^2] / [(y - 1)^2 - x^2]
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[x^2 - (y - 1)^2] /-[x^2 - (y - 1)^2]
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= 1/-1
= -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.