Solve for X: X+1/X=90 | Step-by-Step Homework Solution

Thread starter Synaptic
Start date Jun 14, 2013

Jun 14, 2013

Synaptic

Homework Statement

Solve for X:

X+1/X=90

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

Multiplying all the terms by X/1, I got: X(2)-90X+1=0

I don't know where to go from here.

Thanks!

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Jun 14, 2013

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Try using the quadratic formula.

Jun 14, 2013

Synaptic

Forgot about that, thanks!

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