SOLUTION: Simplify the rational expression. Assume that no denominator equals zero. x^2-x over x^2-1

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Question 412897: Simplify the rational expression. Assume that no denominator equals zero.
x^2-x over x^2-1

Found 2 solutions by rfadrogane, rfer:
Answer by rfadrogane(214) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simplify the rational expression. Assume that no denominator equals zero.
x^2-x over x^2-1.
Sol'n:
=x(x-1)/(x+1)(x-1), cancel like terms
=x/(x+1)---answer
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):