Solve the equation after making an appropriate substitution. 5x^(-2)-29x^(-1)-6=0 Determine the appropriate substitution using the new variable "u." Next, write the new quadratic equation using the variable "u." Then, solve the new quadratic equation for the variable "u." Finally, give the solution set to the original equation.

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Solve the equation after making an appropriate substitution.

5x^(-2)-29x^(-1)-6=0

Determine the appropriate substitution using the new variable "u."

Next, write the new quadratic equation using the variable "u."

Then, solve the new quadratic equation for the variable "u."

Finally, give the solution set to the original equation.

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