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 ?
Perhaps this graph will help:
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"?
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.