Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Solving Equations Containing Rational Expressions - Practice - Page 522: 7

Answer

$bx/(b-x) = a$

Work Step by Step

$1/a + 1/b = 1/x$ $abx(1/a+ 1/b = 1/x)$ $bx + ax = ab$ $bx= ab-ax$ $bx = a(b-x)$ $bx/(b-x) = a(b-x)/(b-x)$ $bx/(b-x) = a$
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