SOLUTION: Two thirds of a number added to the reciprocal of the number yields 25/6. What is the number?
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Question 680334: Two thirds of a number added to the reciprocal of the number yields 25/6. What is the number?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply the entire equation by 6n to be rid of fractions
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(4n - 1)(n - 6) = 0
n = 6
n = 1/4
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