Solving X + 1/X = 90 using the quadratic formula

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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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