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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.
Final answer
\frac{1}{5}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{1}{2}