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How do i get the answer x= 3, -1 for equation (3/x^2)+ 2/x =1

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(3/x²)+ 2/x =1 (x ≠ 0)

(3/x²) + 2x/x² = 1

(3 + 2x) / x² = 1

3 + 2x = x²

x² - 2x - 3 = 0

(x + 1) (x - 3) =0

x = -1 or x = 3

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