SOLUTION: The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 53/14. Find the numbers

Question 1009974: The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 53/14. Find the numbers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the number be x.

Common denominator is 14x.
Fraction Skills - Do what you know.

You should obtain a quadratic equation,
and use of formula for general solution of quadratic equation should bring you to .

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