Question

when x^-1 is divided by x-1, find the quotient

Answer 1

x^-1 is equivalent to 1/x, therefore you get the complex fraction of 1/x/(x-1)/1. When you have a complex (double-decker) fraction you can solve it by multiplying by top fraction by the reciprocal of the bottom one. Therefore; (1/x) * (x-1)/1, which is equal to (x-1)/x.

Answer 2

I don't get it. I see how x^-1 equals 1/x, but then I don't get how that becomes the double decker fraction.

Answer 3

the original problem was x^1 minus 1 (on top) divided by x-1.
so where did the minus 1 go?

Answer 4

Please someone help!!