what number subtract it's reciprocal is equal to 1? Express your answer in radical form.

Answer 1

x -1/x = 1

x^2 -1 = x

x^2 -x = 1

x^2 -x +1/4 = 5/4

x-1/2 = +/-sqr5/2

x = 1/2 +/-(1/2)sqr5