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X/a+x/b=1
make x the subject of the formular​

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Answer:

x =
(ab)/(b+a)

Explanation:

Given


(x)/(a) +
(x)/(b) = 1

Multiply through by ab to clear the fractions

bx + ax = ab ← factor out x from each term on the left side

x(b + a) = ab ← divide both sides by (b + a)

x =
(ab)/(b+a)

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