SOLUTION: Solve the following equation for R1: 1/R= 1/R1 + 1/R2

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Question 220452: Solve the following equation for R1:
1/R= 1/R1 + 1/R2
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/R= 1/R1 + 1/R2
1/R1=1/R-1/R2
1/R1=(R2-R)/R*R2
R1(R2-R)=R*R2
R1=R*R2/(R2-R) ANS.