SOLUTION: Would you please help me solve this problem? Solve by any method... 7= -12/x -2/x^2 Thanks for all your help!!

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Question 208736: Would you please help me solve this problem?
Solve by any method...
7= -12/x -2/x^2 Thanks for all your help!!
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiplying by x^2 ___ 7x^2 = - 12x - 2

adding 12x + 2 ___ 7x^2 + 12x + 2 = 0

the equation is not factorable, so you can solve it with the quadratic formula