SOLUTION: What is the value of R in this equation: (1-R^-48).02083 = R - 1

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Question 117743: What is the value of R in this equation:
(1-R^-48).02083 = R - 1

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




....multiply both sides by

....

....move to the right

....factor out common

....

.... take a look at the left and the right side of the equation; in order to get on the right side, have to be equal
so, your answer is:

check:
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