SOLUTION: I need some help with a linear literal equation ~
I'm using brackets to show what is together
b/(x-a) = 2b/(x+a) solve for x
show some good workings out please, and tha
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I'm using brackets to show what is together
b/(x-a) = 2b/(x+a) solve for x
show some good workings out please, and tha
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Question 830574: I need some help with a linear literal equation ~
I'm using brackets to show what is together
b/(x-a) = 2b/(x+a) solve for x
show some good workings out please, and thanks in advance ! Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! solve for x
Cross multiply
b(x+a) = 2b(x-a)
distribute
bx + ab = 2bx - 2ab
bx - 2bx = -2ab-ab
combine terms
-bx = -3ab
multiply by =-1
bx = 3ab
x =
cancel b
x = 3a
