SOLUTION: Solve the literal equation for the variable "a". x=(a+b+c)/(ab)

Question 160177: Solve the literal equation for the variable "a".
x=(a+b+c)/(ab)

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20059) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve the literal equation for the variable "a".




Multiply both sides by  to clear of fractions:









Add  to both sides to get all terms in ""
and only those terms on the left:



Factor out the "" on the left side:



Divide both sides by 







Might as well erase those parentheses on the bottom:



Edwin

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