SOLUTION: I am not sure what to do here: r + 3/r = -4

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Question 462033: I am not sure what to do here:
r + 3/r = -4
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply both sides by

Add to both sides.

Factor the quadratic. Hint: 3 plus 1 is 4 and 3 times 1 is 3.

Apply the Zero Product Rule.

Check both roots.

John

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