Question

The sum of a number and 12 times its reciprocal is 8. Find the number.

Answer 1

\[x + \frac{ 12 }{ x } = 8\]

Answer 2

multiply everything by x and solve

Answer 3

so 3/2

Answer 4

or do i use the quadratic formula

Answer 5

you need quadratic formula or any other method (like completing square)

Answer 6

for x^2 -8x + 12 = 0

Answer 7

you can also factorize it to (x-2)(x-6) = 0

Answer 8

so is it 6,2

Answer 9

yup

Answer 10

thanks