SOLUTION: i need a little help with this word problem: The reciprocal of two more than a number is three-fourths of the reciprocal of the number itself. what is the number?

Question 135372: i need a little help with this word problem:
The reciprocal of two more than a number is three-fourths of the reciprocal of the number itself. what is 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-fourths of the reciprocal of the number itself. what is the number?
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EQUATION:
1/(x+2) = (3/4)(1/x)
Cross-multiply to get:
4x = 3(x+2)
x = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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