Problema Solution
The sum of a number and 9 times its reciprocal is 10. Find the numbers.
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let x = the number
x + 9(1/x) = 10
by solving we find
x1 = 9
x2 = 1
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indeed
1 + 9(1/1) = 10
9 + 9(1/9) = 10
the numbers are 1 and 9.