SOLUTION: if X=(1/4) then x+(1/x)-3= ? what steps do i take to solve this?

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Question 557008: if X=(1/4) then x+(1/x)-3= ? what steps do i take to solve this?
Answer by Tutor77(13) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X+1/x-3=
1/4+(1/1/4)-3=
Multiply each side by 4 to fraction-bust.
1+1-3=-1