How to decompose and resolve respect to x

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The discussion focuses on the proper decomposition and resolution of the expression \(\frac{a}{b \pm x}\) in LaTeX. It clarifies that the correct notation requires a space between "\pm" and "x" to avoid errors in rendering. The expression represents two distinct values: \(\frac{a}{b + x}\) and \(\frac{a}{b - x}\). It concludes that further simplification of these fractions is not possible.

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How to decompose and resolve respect to x\frac{a}{b\pmx}?
 
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I would say a/b+x.
 


Ignition said:
How to decompose and resolve respect to x\frac{a}{b\pm x}?
You need a space between "\pm" and "x". The way you have it, LaTex tries to find a command "\pmx" and since there isn't one, it shows nothing.
\frac{a}{b\pm x} means, of course, two values: \frac{a}{b+ x} and \frac{a}{b- x}. Now, what do you mean by "decompose with respect to x"? Neither of those fractions can be simplified more.
 

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