College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.1 - Linear Equations - 1.1 Exercises - Page 85: 53

Answer

$x=(3a-3)/(1+a^2-a)$

Work Step by Step

Multiply both sides by (a-1) and foil. $x(ax+3)(a-1)$ Move all the x values to the left side, then factor out the x. $x(1+a^2-a)=3a-3$ $x=(3a-3)/(1+a^2-a)$
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