SOLUTION: Solve for X. 3x-1/2 + 5/x =2

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Question 604583: Solve for X.
3x-1/2 + 5/x =2
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Solve for X.
3x-1/2 + 5/x =2
Assume the problem is
%283x-1%29%2F2 + 5%2Fx = 2
Multiply both sides by 2x, results
x(3x-1) + 2(5) = 2x(2)
3x^2 - x + 10 = 4x
3x^2 - x - 4x + 10 = 0
3x^2 - 5x + 10 = 0
equation has no real roots