Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-11 - Cumulative Review - Page 776: 26

Answer

$a=\dfrac{c}{2b-1}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality to solve for $a,$ the given equation, $b=\dfrac{a+c}{2a},$ is equivalent to \begin{align*}\require{cancel} 2a(b)&=\left(\dfrac{a+c}{2a}\right)2a \\\\ 2ab&=a+c \\ 2ab-a&=c \\ a(2b-1)&=c &(\text{factor out the }GCF=a) \\\\ \dfrac{a(\cancel{2b-1})}{\cancel{2b-1}}&=\dfrac{c}{2b-1} \\\\ a&=\dfrac{c}{2b-1} .\end{align*} Hence, in terms of $a,$ the given equation is equivalent to $a=\dfrac{c}{2b-1}$.
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