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Question 473476: can someone plss help me by monday? im really stuck :(
solve the equation.
14. x + 5/x =6
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply both sides by x.

x^2 + 5 = 6x

x^2 - 6x + 5 = 0

(x - 5)(x - 1) = 0

x = 5 or 1