Solving Quadratic Equations: How to Solve P + N = C + 2/C for C

[zeromodz]

Homework Statement

P + N =C + 2/C

solve for C

Homework Equations

I have tried all algebraic methods I can think of and can't solve for C.

The Attempt at a Solution

I ended up with C(N + P) = C^2 + 2

 

[Dick]

Homework Statement

P + N =C + 2/C

solve for C

Homework Equations

I have tried all algebraic methods I can think of and can't solve for C.

The Attempt at a Solution

I ended up with C(N + P) = C^2 + 2

Write it as C^2-C(N+P)-2=0. It's a quadratic equation in C, right? How do you solve quadratics?

 

[zeromodz]

Write it as C^2-C(N+P)-2=0. It's a quadratic equation in C, right? How do you solve quadratics?

Oh okay, I use the quadratic formula. I understand now thanks!