Question

The roots of the equation x + 16/x = 10 are *
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Answer 1

Answer:

4/3 is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

x + 16/x = 10

(x^2 + 16)/x = 10

x^2 + 16 = 10x

x^2 - 10x + 16 = 0

x^2 -8x -2x + 16

x(x-8) -2(x-8)

= (x-2)(x-8)