Question

A number exceeds four times it reciprocal by 3. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let number be x.
Reciprocal = 1/x.
x=4*(1/x) + 3
Solve.

Answer 2

Let x = the number
Then 1/x= the reciprocal.
And:
\[x=4(\frac{1}{x})+3\]
Solve that equation

Answer 3

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