SOLUTION: I have a question. I have 4/x-1 with a (-) in front. Do I need to distribute the - to the numerator or denominator?

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Question 595700: I have a question. I have 4/x-1 with a (-) in front. Do I need to distribute the - to the numerator or denominator?
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Either one but not both. In general:
-a%2Fb+=+%28-a%29%2Fb+=+a%2F%28-b%29