SOLUTION: If abx^2 =(1-ax)(2-bx) find x in terms of a and b.

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Question 1176274: If abx^2 =(1-ax)(2-bx) find x in terms of a and b.
Answer by ikleyn(52799) About Me  (Show Source):
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abx^2 = (1-ax)*(2-bx)   ---------->


abx^2 = 2 - 2ax - bx + abx^2


Cancel abx^2 in both sides and continue simplifying


0 = 2 - 2ax - bx


2ax + bx = 2


x*(2a + b) = 2


x = 2%2F%282a%2Bb%29.      ANSWER


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