Browse · harp Print → smc algebra intermediate Problem If the reciprocal of x+1 is x−1, then x equals: (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) −1 (D) ±1 (E) none of these Solution — click to reveal We form the equation x+1=x−11. Getting rid of the fraction yields: x2−1=1 ⟹ x2=2 ⟹ x=±2=none of these Final answer E ← Previous problem Next problem →