Question

Can you factor this?
i'm getting confused if i can for not.
(x-x^-2)

Answer 1

\[x-x^2\] both terms have a common factor of \(x\)

Answer 2

no its raised to the -2

Answer 3

\[x-x ^{-2}\]

Answer 4

use mathway.com

Answer 5

\[x-\frac{1}{x^2}\] is what you have in that case

Answer 6

you can write it as a fraction if you like and get
\[\frac{x^3-1}{x^2}\] or even
\[\frac{(x-1)(x^2+x+1)}{x^2}\] if that helps any
not sure what the goal of factoring this is

Answer 7

@satellite73 user might just be trying to figure out if something is fully factored or not...