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Help can anyone explain and give the answer to me?

Help can anyone explain and give the answer to me?-example-1

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Answer:

- 3

Explanation:

Given


(1)/(2) =
(a+b)/(a-b) ( cross- multiply )

2(a + b) = a - b

2a + 2b = a - b ( subtract a from both sides )

a + 2b = - b ( subtract 2b from both sides )

a = - 3b ( divide both sides by b )


(a)/(b) = - 3

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