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Question 209633This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 3e
: May I get some help on How do I perform indicated operations please?
w^2 -1/(w-1)^3 x w-1/w^2 + 2w + 1 This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra, 3e

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28%28w%5E2-1%29%2F%28w-1%29%5E3%29%2A%28%28w-1%29%2F%28w%5E2%2B2w%2B1%29%29 Factor the numerator of the first fraction and denominator of the second fraction.
Cancel the common factors as indicated to leave you with:
1%2F%28w-1%29%28w%2B1%29+=+highlight%281%2F%28w%5E2-1%29%29