Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 7 - Cumulative Review - Page 473: 43

Answer

$x=-\dfrac{yz}{z-y}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, in terms of $ x ,$ the given equation, $ \dfrac{1}{x}+\dfrac{1}{y}=\dfrac{1}{z} $ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} xyz\left( \dfrac{1}{x}+\dfrac{1}{y} \right) =\left( \dfrac{1}{z} \right) xyz \\\\ yz(1)+xz(1)=1(xy) \\\\ yz+xz=xy \\\\ xz-xy=-yz \\\\ x(z-y)=-yz \\\\ x=-\dfrac{yz}{z-y} .\end{array}
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