Question

The sum of a number and 12 times its reciprocal is 7. find both numbers.

Answer 1

Let the number be x then x + 12(1/x) = 7 x + 12/x = 7 x² + 12 = 7x x² - 7x + 12 = 0 (x - 4)(x-3) = 0 x = 4 or x = 3 Then the numbers are 3 & 4.

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Answer 2

4. Because 4+12(1/4)=7