SOLUTION: Solve for "a": a^-1 + b^-1 = 1 Thank you

Question 705141: Solve for "a": a^-1 + b^-1 = 1
Thank you
Answer by math-vortex(648) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi, there--

PROBLEM:
Solve for a.


Recall that , so


Subtract 1/b from both sides.


Rewrite the terms on the right side under a common denominator.


Invert the numerator and denominator on both sides of the equation.



That's it,
Ms.Figgy

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