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The sum of a number and 10 times it’s reciprocal is 41/2 . Find the number(s

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Tom K. answered • 03/12/21

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x + 10/x = 41/2

x^2 + 10 = 41/2x

x^2 - 41/2x + 10 = 0

2x^2 - 41x + 20 = 0

(2x - 1)(x - 20) = 0

x = 1/2, 20

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