Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 660: 36

Answer

$R=\frac{Ir}{1-I}$.

Work Step by Step

Multiply both sides of the given equation by $(R+r)$ to clear fractions. $(R+r)\cdot I=(R+r)\cdot \frac{R}{(R+r)}$ Use the distributive property and cancel the common terms. $IR+Ir=R$ Add $-IR$ to each side of the equation. $IR+Ir-IR=R-IR$ Simplify. $Ir=R-IR$ Factor out $R$. $Ir=R(1-I)$ Divide both sides by $(1-I)$. $\frac{Ir}{(1-I)}=\frac{R(1-I)}{(1-I)}$ Cancel the common terms. $R=\frac{Ir}{1-I}$.
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