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Question 7.30 on Math Challenge II-B Algebra Book

 
 
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Question 7.30 on Math Challenge II-B Algebra Book
MaoMatthew - 2021年07月6日 Tuesday 21:44
 

Can anyone give me a hint for how to do number 7.30? 

Thanks,

Matthew

 
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Re: Question 7.30 on Math Challenge II-B Algebra Book
ProfessorAreteem - 2021年07月12日 Monday 14:09
 

Notice there is some nice symmetry in the coefficients. When this happens, a substitution $y = x + \dfrac{1}{x}$ can be helpful.