How Far is the Final Image from the Object in a Two-Lens System?

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Homework Statement



An object is 1.75 m to the left of a lens of focal length 0.62 m. A second lens of focal length -2.7 m is 0.52 m to the right of the first lens. Find the distance between the object and the final image formed by the second lens.

Homework Equations



(1/x1)+(1/image)= (1/focal point 1)

(1/x2 - image) + (1/x3)= (1/focal point 2)

The Attempt at a Solution



i use
x1=1.85
focal 1 = .62
solve for image in first equation

then use

x2=.52
focal 2 = -2.7
use the second equation and solve for x3
and get .526 m
i think I am following the steps right, but keep getting the wrong answer. any help would be great
thanks!
 
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