Question

How to simplify this equation..
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Answer 1

i dont understand when u do x- 1/ x-1
wouldnt the 2 and 2x will get multiplied as well?

Answer 2

yes they would

Answer 3

but how come the steps shown dont multiply them..

Answer 4

and this should simplify the function, how come i feel like it's getting more complicated

Answer 5

\[(2+2x)(1-x)=2(1+x)(1-x)=2(1-x^2)=2-2x^2\]

Answer 6

they just let you fill in the steps yourself

Answer 7

ohh ok thanks :)