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algebra intermediate
Problem
If compute all values of for which Enter all the solutions, separated by commas.
Solution
The equation turns into This equation implies or
Case 1:
If then so The solution to this equation is
If then so The solution to this equation is
Case 2:
If then so The solution to this equation is
If then so The solution to this equation is
We can check that all satisfy the given equation.
Case 1:
If then so The solution to this equation is
If then so The solution to this equation is
Case 2:
If then so The solution to this equation is
If then so The solution to this equation is
We can check that all satisfy the given equation.
Final answer
\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{1}{2}