SOLUTION: Solve for x using the quadratic formula. Express your answer in simplest radical form: 2x-(1/x+2)=3

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Question 1173405: Solve for x using the quadratic formula. Express your answer in simplest radical form:
2x-(1/x+2)=3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-%281%2Fx%2B2%29=3
2x-1%2Fx-2=3
2x-1%2Fx=5
2x%5E2%2Fx-1%2Fx=5
%282x%5E2-1%29%2Fx=5
2x%5E2-1=5x
2x%5E2-5x-1=0-------------from here you can simply follow the formula.