SOLUTION: The reciprocal of two more than a # is three times the reciprocal of the number. can some one please help me find the #? Thanks

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Question 41026: The reciprocal of two more than a # is three times the reciprocal of the number. can some one please help me find the #?

Thanks
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Define the # as x ....
1%2F%28x+%2B+2%29+=+3%281%2Fx%29
1%28%28x%29%28x+%2B+2%29%29%2F%28x+%2B+2%29+=+3%28%28x%29%28x+%2B+2%29%29%281%2Fx%29
1%28x%29+=+3%28x+%2B+2%29
x+=+3x+%2B+6
-6+=+2x
-3+=+x