SOLUTION: I need to be shown the steps to solve this problem.... x - (12/x) = 1 Also, in class we are doing Rational and Radical Equations. How do I know if the type of problem I'm t

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Question 1064680: I need to be shown the steps to solve this problem....

x - (12/x) = 1
Also, in class we are doing Rational and Radical Equations. How do I know if the type of problem I'm trying to solve requires using the quadratic formula OR if it is the type of problem that requires multiplying both sides by the same thing to get rid of denominators?

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Multiply both sides by

Put the resulting quadratic in standard form. Factor. Solve.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it