SOLUTION: x-1/x=3. find roots by factorisation method.

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Question 913765: x-1/x=3. find roots by factorisation method.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-1%2Fx=3
x%5E2-1=3x
x%5E2-3x-1=0
Can't be factored using the factorization method.
You need to complete the square to get the factors.