This is probably a very obvious question but I cant seem to figure it out: I have the equation (1/x)-2, somehow I have to get a common variable out to get x-(1/2). I know the common variable is 2/x, but how would I approach this?

This is probably a very obvious question but I cant seem to figure it out: I have the equation (1/x)-2, somehow I have to get a common variable out to get x-(1/2). I know the common variable is 2/x, but how would I approach this?

Intermediate Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195728

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter11: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section11.CR: Review Problem Set

Problem 62CR

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