Can you solve for x without graphing?

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e^(3*(1-x)^.5) = (4-2x)/x thank you
 
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You could use an approximation method, such as Newton's method. (I haven't attempted the question, so there may be a simpler way.)
 
That works out good. Thank you for your help!
 
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