SOLUTION: How do I solve for x in this equation? x + 12/x = 7

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Question 492005: How do I solve for x in this equation?
x + 12/x = 7
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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x + 12/x = 7
multiply both sides by x:
x^2 + 12 = 7x
x^2 - 7x + 12 = 0
factoring left:
(x-3)(x-4) = 0
x = {3,4}