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Simplify x(x+1)−x(x−1)

User Chanukya
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Answer:

2x

Explanation:

x(x+1) is x squared +x and -x(x-1) is -x squared +x, the x squareds cancel out and x+x is 2x

User Kbosak
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Answer: 2x

Explanation:

To simplify x(x+1)−x(x−1), first step is to open the bracket = x^2 + x - x^2 + x

Be mindful of the signs, + x^2 - x^2 = 0

=0 + 2x

= 2x

User Graeme Blackwood
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