Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.6 - Rational Equations and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 387: 5

Answer

$R=\dfrac{R_1R_2}{R_2+R_1}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, in terms of $ R ,$ the given equation, $ \dfrac{1}{R}=\dfrac{1}{R_1}+\dfrac{1}{R_2} ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l} RR_1R_2\left( \dfrac{1}{R} \right)=\left( \dfrac{1}{R_1}+\dfrac{1}{R_2} \right)RR_1R_2 \\\\ R_1R_2=RR_2+RR_1 \\\\ R_1R_2=R(R_2+R_1) \\\\ \dfrac{R_1R_2}{R_2+R_1}=R \\\\ R=\dfrac{R_1R_2}{R_2+R_1} .\end{array}
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