Algebramedium · Past Paper
Solve for x: x + 6/x = 5.
A2, 3
B-2, -3
C1, 6
D-1, -6
✓ Correct Answer: A — 2, 3
Multiply by x: x^2 + 6 = 5x → x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 → (x-2)(x-3) = 0.
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