How do you solve #x/3 - 2/3 = 1/x#?
1 Answer
Explanation:
First we want to eliminate all of the denominators. To do so, multiply everything by
#3x(x/3) - 3x(2/3) = 3x(1/x)#
#x^2 - 2x = 3#
Move the
#x^2 - 2x - 3 = 0#
This is factorable. We need numbers that add to
#(x+1)(x-3) = 0#
Ergo,
#-1/3 - 2/3 = 1/-1#
#-3/3 = 1/-1#
yes!
#3/3 - 2/3 = 1/3#
yes!