SOLUTION: Solve the equation. {{{ 1/a+1/2=2/a }}}

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Question 1054589: Solve the equation.
+1%2Fa%2B1%2F2=2%2Fa+
Answer by ikleyn(52908) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the equation.
+1%2Fa%2B1%2F2=2%2Fa+
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Multiply both sides by 2a. You will get
2 + a = 4.

a = 2.