SOLUTION: I need to solve for x using the quadratic formula. How do I do this? 0 = (-100/(1+x)) + (230/(1+x)^2) + (132 /(1+x)^3) thank you!

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Question 2244: I need to solve for x using the quadratic formula. How do I do this?
0 = (-100/(1+x)) + (230/(1+x)^2) + (132 /(1+x)^3)
thank you!
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
get rid of the fractions by multiplying every term by %281%2Bx%29%5E3. This gives
0+=+-100%281%2Bx%29%5E2+%2B+230%281%2Bx%29+%2B+132
Multiply out the brackets, simplyfy the quadratic and then put the coefficient values into the formula.
jon