Solve: 1/3a^2 - 1/a = 1:6a^2
The solution is a =

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

1

3

a2−

1

a

=1

1

3

a2+

−1

a

=1

Multiply all terms by a and cancel:

(

1

3

a2)(a)+−1=1a

1

3

a3−1=a(Simplify both sides of the equation)

1

a3−1−a=a−a(Subtract x from both sides)

1

3

a3−a−1=0

(Use cubic formula)

a=2.103803