SOLUTION: In Solving Equations with Rational Expressions how do I answer this problem: x/2 - 2/3 = 1/x? I figured out this: x/3-2/3 = 1/x, x-2/3 = 1/x, then I cross multiply and I would be

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Question 32574: In Solving Equations with Rational Expressions how do I answer this problem:
x/2 - 2/3 = 1/x? I figured out this: x/3-2/3 = 1/x, x-2/3 = 1/x, then I cross multiply and I would be at x^2-2x = 3 but after that I'm stuck.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
Simplify the left side.
Multiply both sides by 6.
Multiply both sides by x.
Subtract 6 from both sides.
Solve this using the quadratic formula:.




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