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Jasonp914
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How do I find a? there are two. y = a - ab
Jasonp914 said:I'm 46 and decided to go back to college, they had me take this as a "refresher course" thanks for your help.
whats wrong with dividing by variables?
The equation y = a - ab is used to find the value of "a" when given the values of "y" and "b".
To solve y = a - ab, you can rearrange the equation to isolate "a" by adding ab to both sides. This will leave you with a = y + ab. Then, you can factor out "a" to get a = (1 + b)y. Finally, divide both sides by (1 + b) to get the value of "a".
If you do not know the value of "b", you will not be able to find the exact value of "a". However, you can still solve for a using algebraic manipulation by treating "b" as a variable and following the steps outlined in the previous answer.
Yes, this equation can be used for any numerical values of "y" and "b". However, if "b" is equal to -1, the equation becomes y = a + a, which does not have a unique solution. In this case, there are infinitely many possible values for "a".
Yes, this equation can be used for more complex math problems that involve finding the value of "a" in terms of other variables. However, it is important to make sure that the equation is set up correctly and that any additional variables are accounted for in the equation.