SOLUTION: Please help with solving equation for r : q = rs/(r+s). I tried multiplying by (r+s), but cannot figure out how to get both r's together. Thanks

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: Please help with solving equation for r : q = rs/(r+s).
I tried multiplying by (r+s), but cannot figure out how to get both r's together.
Thanks
This question is from textbook Algebra 2 A Teaching Textbook

Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
q=rs/(r+s)
q(r+s)=rs
qr+qs=rs
qr-rs=-qs
r(q-s)=-qs
r=-qs/(q-s)

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