Question

Solve for x

x + 4/x = -5

Answer 1

x = -4 , x = -1

Step-by-step 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