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sum of a number and its reciprocal is 7 1/7 find the number​

Answer 1

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The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 17/4. The number is ____________.

A

5

B

4

C

6

D

3

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Let the number be x

Given Sum of a number and its reciprocal is 17/4

⟹x+x1=417

⟹xx2+1=417

⟹4x2+4=17x

⟹4x2−16x−x+4=0

⟹4x(x−4)−(x−4)=0

⟹(4x−1)(x−4)=0

⟹x=41,4

So the number is 4

Answer 2

Answer:

7/71

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