A number plus 16 times its reciprocal equals 4. Find all possible values for the number.(My question was not answered correctly for this time I earnestly beg for someone to give the steps and a proper

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Answer:

-8±√17 and -8±6√2

Explanation:

1. x+16/x=4, x^2+16-4x=0. x=-8±√17

2. x+16/x=8, x^2+16-8=0. x=-8±6√2

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