SOLUTION: Express x in terms of a and b when b/2x=b-a hence find the value of x when b=2a

Question 178701: Express x in terms of a and b when b/2x=b-a
hence find the value of x when b=2a
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Express x in terms of a and b when b/2x=b-a
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Assuming that 2x is in the denominator you would get:
b/(b-a) = 2x
x = b/(2b-2a)
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hence find the value of x when b=2a
x = 2a/(2b-2a)
x = a/(b-a)-
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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