SOLUTION: solve for x (1/x) - (x-4/x) = (1/x) + (3/20)

Question 161508: solve for x
(1/x) - (x-4/x) = (1/x) + (3/20)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply every term by the LCD to clear the fractions.

Multiply and simplify

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Subtract from both sides.

Subtract from both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the answer is which approximates to .
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