Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 2 - Functions - 2.1 Input and Output - Exercises and Problems for Section 2.1 - Exercises and Problems - Page 77: 42

Answer

$f\left(\frac{1}{1-a}\right)=\frac{a}{a-a^2+1}$

Work Step by Step

Evaluate the function at $x=1/(1-a)$, in $f(x)=\frac{a x}{a+x}$. $$ f\left(\frac{1}{1-a}\right)=\frac{a \frac{1}{1-a}}{a+\frac{1}{1-a}}=\frac{\frac{a}{1-a}}{\frac{a(1-a)+1}{1-a}}=\frac{a}{1-a} \cdot \frac{1-a}{a-a^2+1}=\frac{a}{a-a^2+1} $$
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