(b) The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 2 1/6.Find the number

Leejmurphy asked Feb 21, 2023

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(b) The sum of a number and its reciprocal is
2 1/6.Find the number

Leejmurphy asked Feb 21, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

n+1/2n=7/2

2n^2+1/2=7/2

4n^2+2=14

4n^2=12

n^2=3

n=radical3

Beckettsean answered Feb 28, 2023

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