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The sum of a number and 45 times its reciprocal is 14. Find the number or numbers.

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Answer: 9 & 5

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

A/q,


x+(45)/(x)=14=> x^(2)-14x+45=0

Solving,


x^(2) -9x-5x+45=0=>(x-9)(x-5)=0

Thus, x=9 or 5.

The numbers are 9 or 5.

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