Answer
$$\frac{b-1}{b^2}$$
Work Step by Step
Simplifying using the rules of fractions, we find:
$$\frac{\frac{b^2-1}{b^2}}{b+1} \\ \frac{\left(b+1\right)\left(b-1\right)}{b^2\left(b+1\right)} \\ \frac{b-1}{b^2}$$
Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition
by Connally, Eric; Hughes-Hallett, Deborah; Gleason, Andrew M.; Cheifetz, Phil C.
Published by
Wiley
ISBN 10:
1118583191
ISBN 13:
978-1-11858-319-7
Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercises to Skills Review for Chapter 11 - Page 494: 34
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