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Question 353206: I need help with Literal Equations, my textbook doesn't explain it very good. One of the equations is (x/j-k)-j=k and I'm solving for "x". I put the parentheses to show that it was a fraction, they aren't there in my book. If you could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (x/(j-k))-j=k and I'm solving for "x"
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x/(j-k) = j+k
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Multiply both sides by (j-k) to get:
x = (j-k)(j+k)
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x = j^2-k^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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