SOLUTION: Can you show me how {{{ 2(2/x-x/2)=(4-x^2)/x=4/x-x }}} ? I think I can simplify to the first stage but the second eludes me. Thanks

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Question 621770: Can you show me how
+2%282%2Fx-x%2F2%29=%284-x%5E2%29%2Fx=4%2Fx-x+ ?
I think I can simplify to the first stage but the second eludes me.
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, solver91311:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can you show me how
+2%282%2Fx-x%2F2%29=%284-x%5E2%29%2Fx=4%2Fx-x+ ?
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Can you show me how
+2%282%2Fx-x%2F2%29
Distribute the 2 without adding
= 4%2Fx+-+x

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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