SOLUTION: If the reciprocal of (x + 1) is (x – 1), find all possible values of x.

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Question 256788: If the reciprocal of (x + 1) is (x – 1), find all possible values of x.
Answer by palanisamy(496) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given, the reciprocal of (x + 1) is (x – 1)
1/(x+1) = x-1
1 = (x-1)(x+1)
1 = x^2-1
2 = x^2
x = + or - Sqrt 2