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2(x+1)/(x^2 - 1)

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Find the derivative.?

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asked Oct 22, 2014 in ALGEBRA 2 by anonymous

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The expression is 2(x + 1)/(x² - 1)

= 2(x + 1) / [(x + 1)(x - 1)]

= 2 / (x - 1).

Differentiate with respect to x.

= -2 / (x - 1)².

The solution is -2 / (x - 1)².

answered Oct 22, 2014 by casacop Expert

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