SOLUTION: The original problem is: 5 + 1/x-1/x^2=0
I don't know how they reset it as: 5x^2+x-1=0
Please assist in this determination. Thank you.
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Question 190570: The original problem is: 5 + 1/x-1/x^2=0
I don't know how they reset it as: 5x^2+x-1=0
Please assist in this determination. Thank you.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Well, if you started with:
.
To rid yourself of all denominators, multiply BOTH sides by x^2 (common denominator):
Distributing the x^2:
Through cancellation we get:
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