SOLUTION: How can I Find the solutions to the equation: x− 5/x = 4

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Question 96772: How can I Find the solutions to the equation: x− 5/x = 4

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the solutions to the equation: x− 5/x = 4
Multiply thru by x to get:
x^2-5 = 4x
Rearrange
x^2-4x-5=0
Factor
(x-5)(x+1)=0
x=5 or x=-1
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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