Question 462033
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*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ r\ +\ \frac{3}{r}\ =\ -4]


Multiply both sides by *[tex \Large r]


Add *[tex \Large 4r] to both sides.


Factor the quadratic.  Hint: 3 plus 1 is 4 and 3 times 1 is 3.


Apply the Zero Product Rule.


Check both roots.


John
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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