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Carry out the indicated operations and simplify where possible:


x(8x-8y)^-^1+y(8y-8x)^-^1

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Answer:

1/8

Explanation:

Solving in steps:

  • x(8x - 8y)⁻¹ + y(8y - 8x)⁻¹ =
  • x/8(x-y) +y/8*(-(x-y))
  • x/8(x-y) - y/8(x-y) =
  • (x -y)/8(x-y) =
  • 1/8

Answer is 1/8

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