document.write( "Question 718038: How do I solve 2x + 5 = -1/x. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #440697 by josgarithmetic(39617)\"\" \"About 
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Multiply both sides by x, and you will see the quadratic equation more apparent.\r
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