Question

determine whether x+1/x=13/6 where x=5/6,x=4/3 is a solution or not

Answer 1

Answer:

If x=5/6

1/x=6/5

x+1/x=5/6 + 6/5 = (25+36)/30 = 61/30

which is not equal to 13/6

If x=4/3

1/x=3/4

x+1/x= 4/3 + 3/4 = (16+9)/12 = 25/12

which is again not equal to 13/6.