Question

Sum of a number and its reciprocal is equal to 1/4.Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:[1+-√-63]/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

x+1/x=1/4

=>(x^2 +1)/x=1/4

=>4x^2 +4=x

=>4x^2 -x +4=0

x= [-b+- √(b^2 -4ac)]/2a

x=[1+-√(1-64)]/8

x=[1+-√-63]/8

which is not real(imaginery)