SOLUTION: the reciprocal of two more than a number is three times the reciprocal of the number find the number
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Question 566805: the reciprocal of two more than a number is three times the reciprocal of the number find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the reciprocal of two more than a number is three times the reciprocal of the number find the number
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Equation:
1/(x+2) = 3(1/x)
Cross-multiply:
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x = 3(x+2)
x = 3x+6
2x = -6
x = -3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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