SOLUTION: The sum of a number and 6 times its reciprocal is 5. Find the number(s).
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Question 428153: The sum of a number and 6 times its reciprocal is 5. Find the number(s).
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Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I already did this one today. But here it is again in case you missed it.
Let 
represent the number. Then 
is the reciprocal of the number, and 
is 6 times the reciprocal. The sum is 5, so:
Multiply by
Put the quadratic into standard form:
Solve the quadratic for . Hint: it factors.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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