How do you prove the identity #(1/(1+x))^(a-b) + (1/(1+x))^(b-a) = 1# ?
1 Answer
Nov 26, 2017
The given identity is generally false.
Explanation:
The identity:
#(1/(1+x))^(a-b) + (1/(1+x))^(b-a) = 1#
is generally false.
For example, if
#(1/(1+x))^(a-b) + (1/(1+x))^(b-a) = (1/(1+x))^0 + (1/(1+x))^0 = 1+1 = 2 != 1#