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What is the solution to the equation 1/x=x+3/2x^2
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What is the solution to the equation 1/x=x+3/2x^2

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Answer:

3.

Explanation:

1/x = (x+3)/(2x^2), where x ≠ 0.

Cross-multiply to give 2x^2 = x(x+3).

2x^2 - x^2 - 3x = 0

x^2 - 3x = 0

x(x - 3) = 0

x = 3 or x = 0 (rejected because equation will be undefined)

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d

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