SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 60 times the number's reciprocal is -23. Find the number. x+60(1/x)=-23

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Question 278515: The sum of a number and 60 times the number's reciprocal is -23. Find the number.
x+60(1/x)=-23
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Your equation is spot on:



Multiply both sides by



Standard form:



Now just factor the quadratic. Check both roots to ensure they are both valid.


John
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