Question

$$x- \frac{ 3 }{ x } -7=0$$

Answer

x=(7+sqrt(61))/2,(7-sqrt(61))/2

Solution


Multiply both sides by \(x\).
\[{x}^{2}-3-7x=0\]
Use the Quadratic Formula.
\[x=\frac{7+\sqrt{61}}{2},\frac{7-\sqrt{61}}{2}\]

Decimal Form: 7.405125, -0.405125