Problema Solution
the sum of a number and 24 times its reciprocal is -10. Find the number
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Let 'x' represent the number.
The reciprocal of x is 1/x.
x + 24(1/x) = -10
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x1 = -4
x2 = -6
There are two solutions, two numbers that satisfy the conditions in the problem: -4 and -6.