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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What are the solutions to the equation 1+ 1/x^2=3/x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply the entire equation by "x^2"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so where do I go from here? x^2 + 1 = 3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

dont it look like a quadratic?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i could complete the square?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure or, use the quadratic formula

OpenStudy (anonymous):

either way is good.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Also remember that \(x\ne0\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it \[(3 \pm \sqrt{5})/2\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

bingo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yay

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