Question

The sum of a number and twelve times its reciprocal is -7. find the number.

Answer 1

i have it setup as x+12/x=-7

Answer 2

x+12/x=-7
x^2+12=-7x
x^2+7x+12=0
(x+3)(x+4)=0
x=-3, -4

Answer 3

yes you r right

Answer 4

we get a quadratic eq,

Answer 5

ok i see i was not factoring correctly now