SOLUTION: write a mathematical equation that is equivalent to the sentence. If 2 is subtracted from the reciprocal of x the result is the product of x and a.

SOLUTION: write a mathematical equation that is equivalent to the sentence. If 2 is subtracted from the reciprocal of x the result is the product of x and a.

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Question 392747: write a mathematical equation that is equivalent to the sentence. If 2 is subtracted from the reciprocal of x the result is the product of x and a.
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/x-2=ax
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