What is the solution set of the inequality `2x +3/x >= x`?

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`2x +3/x >=x` first multiply all terms by x, assuming it isn't zero

`2x^2 + 3 >= x^2` subtraction property

`x^2 + 3 >= 0`

`x^2 >=-3` take square root or each side

`x>=sqrt(-3) = phi` that is, it has no solution in the real number set.

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