SOLUTION: Hi there this little problem is really causing confusion for me and was wondering if you may have any suggestions. {{{(x^10-x)/(x^10-1)=0.973}}} solve for x Any suggestions

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Question 50123: Hi there this little problem is really causing confusion for me and was wondering if you may have any suggestions.
%28x%5E10-x%29%2F%28x%5E10-1%29=0.973
solve for x
Any suggestions would be a great help

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^10-x)/(x^10-1)=0.973
Using a graphing calculator graph the left side and the right side
separately and find the point of intersection.
x=1.2717126...
Cheers.
Stan H.