How do you solve the quadratic 3+1/x=10/x^2 using any method? Precalculus Linear and Quadratic Functions Completing the Square 1 Answer Alan N. Dec 7, 2016 x= -2 or +5/3 Explanation: 3+1/x=10/x^2 Multiply through by x^2 -> 3x^2+x=10 3x^2+x-10=0 (x+2)(3x-5)=0 x=either -2 or +5/3 Answer link Related questions What does completing the square mean? How do I complete the square? Does completing the square always work? Is completing the square always the best method? Do I need to complete the square if f(x) = x^2 - 6x + 9? How do I complete the square if f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 9? How do I complete the square if the coefficient of x^2 is not 1? How do I complete the square if f(x) = 3x^2 + 12x - 9? If I know the quadratic formula, why must I also know how to complete the square? How do I use completing the square to describe the graph of f(x)=30-12x-x^2? See all questions in Completing the Square Impact of this question 3901 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License