Question

HELP! How do I rewrite this question to solve for x? The fractions are really throwing me off..... (1/x) + (1/a) = (1/b). I need to rewrite for x = _____.

Answer 1

you can "clear the denominators" by multiplying both sides (and all terms) by
a*b*x

Answer 2

x=(-ab)/(b-a)

Answer 3

Could you write down for me each step please?

Answer 4

(a+x)/xa =1/b
b=xa/(x+a)
b(x+a) = xa
bx+ab-xa=0
x(b-a)=-ab
x=(-ab)/(b-a)

Answer 5

I hope you understand

Answer 6

Thanks!

Answer 7

:)