Problema Solution
the sum of a number and 24 times its reciprocal is 11. find the number(s).let x represent the unknown number
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x + 24(1/x) = 11
by solving we find two solutions
x1 = 3
x2 = 8
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indeed
3 + 24(1/3) = 3 + 8 = 11
8 + 24(1/8) = 8 + 3 = 11
the two such numbers are 3 and 8.