1-(3/x)=(40/x^2)
hint-first eliminate fractions by multiplying both sides by a common denominator...thanks! :)
hint-first eliminate fractions by multiplying both sides by a common denominator...thanks! :)
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Like the hint says, multiply both sides by x^2:
x^2 - 3x = 40
Rearrange in standard form:
x^2 - 3x - 40 = 0
Factor:
(x - 8) (x + 5) = 0
x^2 - 3x = 40
Rearrange in standard form:
x^2 - 3x - 40 = 0
Factor:
(x - 8) (x + 5) = 0