Question
A sum of a number and it's reciprocal is 2 1/30 (mixed fraction) determine the number?
I have tried solving it with no luck. I get stuck on the part of completing the square. Please help me
Thank you
I have tried solving it with no luck. I get stuck on the part of completing the square. Please help me
Thank you
Answers
scott
n + 1/n = 61/30
n^2 + 1 = 61/30 n
n^2 - 61/30 n + 1 = 0
use the quadratic formula to find n
n^2 + 1 = 61/30 n
n^2 - 61/30 n + 1 = 0
use the quadratic formula to find n