Question 625618
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Let x be the number and 1/x is its reciprocal.&nbsp;
{{{x+2(1/x)=3}}}
Multiply x to both sides to get rid of x in the denominator.
{{{x^2+2=3x}}}
Then transpose 3x to the left side, and you will get a quadratic equation.
{{{x^2-3x+2=0}}}
Factor that.
{{{(x-1)(x-2)=0}}}
If any of the factors is equal to zero, then the equation becomes true. The answer then is <b>1 or 2</b>.