SOLUTION: How do you solve for a when it is in both the numerator and denominator on the same side of a rational equation? And what are the restrictions for a? This is the problem:
a-2
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: How do you solve for a when it is in both the numerator and denominator on the same side of a rational equation? And what are the restrictions for a? This is the problem:
a-2/a+3 = 3/8
This question is from textbook Algebra I
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply each side of the equation by (a+3):
Simplify right side:
Get the 'a' terms alone on one side of the equation and simplify:
Solve for a:
Good Luck,
tutor_paul@yahoo.com
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