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23 February, 12:42

Solve for x

x + 4/x = - 5

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  1. 23 February, 12:57
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    x = - 4, x = - 1

    Explanation:

    Multiply by x on both sides to get rid of fraction

    x (x + 4/x) = x (-5)

    x^2 + 4 = - 5x

    x^2 + 5x + 4 = 0

    Factor

    (x+4) (x+1) = 0

    x = - 4, x = - 1
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