How do you solve x4x1=123x+1?

solving rational equations

1 Answer
Jul 20, 2018

x=3+172 or x=3172

Explanation:

x4x1=123x+1 where x0

x4x1=4x+1

2x6=4x

2x26x=4

2x26x4=0

x23x2=0

Using the quadratic formula,

x=3±9+82

x=3±172

x=3+172 or x=3172