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1/x^2-1>1/x-1

 

i got the answer: x<-1 or 0<x<1

but the write answer is:x<-1 or 0<=x<1

can someone explain me why ?

 Sep 9, 2015
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I don't think the answer is correct as denominator would become zero if x = 0

 Sep 9, 2015
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Perhaps this graph will help:

 

 comparison:

You should really make use of brackets to clarify your expressions!

When x = 0 you have 1/(-1) > 1/(-1) or -1 > -1 which is not true!  So you are correct!

Are you sure the question had "greater than" not "greater than or equal to"?

 Sep 9, 2015
edited by Alan  Sep 9, 2015
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The question is a bit confusing as you didn't specify when something ends, so the entirety of "2-1>1/x-1" could be the power you raise "x" to.

 

For it to even be possible for x to be 0 (as you claim that is the correct answer) without causing a math error, I have to assume you meant:

1/((x2)-1) > 1/(x-1)

However when x is 0 in this equation, all I get is "-1 > -1" which is a false statement.

I have to assume you have typo'd the question or answer somewhere as a result.

 Sep 9, 2015
edited by Sir-Emo-Chappington  Sep 9, 2015
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Alan that was a problem:for what x values the graph of function f(x)=1/x^2 wont be under the graph of function g(x)=1/x-1

 

so what i need to do is: 1/x^2-1>1/x-1

 Sep 9, 2015
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OHHH i've found my mistake.

 what i need to do is: 1/x^2-1>=1/x-1 ,

not 

 1/x^2-1>1/x-1

anyway,thanks to everyone who helped me:)

 Sep 9, 2015
edited by sabi92  Sep 9, 2015

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