SOLUTION: Solve the equation for the specified variable. (Simplify your answer completely.) 1/a + 1/b = 1 (solve for "a")

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Question 1130239: Solve the equation for the specified variable. (Simplify your answer completely.)
1/a + 1/b = 1 (solve for "a")
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Isolate any or all terms of a and simplify from there.

1%2Fa=1-1%2Fb
1%2Fa=b%2Fb-1%2Fb

1%2Fa=%28b-1%29%2Fb
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a=b%2F%28b-1%29