SOLUTION: Suppose a and x satisfy x^2 + (a-1/a)x - 1 = 0. Solve for x in terms of a.

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Question 1086134: Suppose a and x satisfy x^2 + (a-1/a)x - 1 = 0. Solve for x in terms of a.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is it (a-1)/a or (a-1/a)?
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%28a-1%29%2Fa
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a-1%2Fa
Please clarify and repost.