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8-104.

You may know that is equal to . Here is a short proof to help justify the fact. Let

  1. What does equal?

  2. Fill in the blanks: ____
    = ____

  3. What expression do you get by subtracting the two equations above?

  4. Solve for , leaving your answer in fraction form. Do not forget to reduce.