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Question 132608This question is from textbook Algebra Structure and Method
: I did this math problem and I don't know if I did it right so I was wondering if I could have help and check my answers with one of the tutors? I would deeply appreciate it!! Please and Thank You!!

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s=a over a-r;r This question is from textbook Algebra Structure and Method

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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s=a%2F%28a-r%29 Start with the given equation


s%28a-r%29=a Multiply both sides by a-r


sa-sr=a Distribute


sa=a%2Bsr Add sr to both sides


sa-a=sr Subtract "a" from both sides


%28sa-s%29%2Fs=r Divide both sides by s to isolate r


r=%28sa-s%29%2Fs Rearrange the equation