Question

find the value of x​

Answer 1

Answer:

(5 + √21)/2 ,(5 - √21)/2

Step-by-step explanation:

x+ 1/x = 5

x^2 - 5x + 1 = 0

x = -(-5)+- √[ (-5)^2 - 4(1)(1)]/2(1)

x = (5 + - √21)/2

x = (5 + √21)/2 , (5 - √21)/2