To find the number
Answer to Problem 76HP
5
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Marge takes a number and subtracts 4, multiplies by 4, takes the square root and takes the reciprocal to get
Let the number be a.
Marge subtracts 4 from the number.
Multiplies 4 to the number.
Takes the square root of the number
Takes reciprocal as it gives
Therefore, the formula to find the number is
Simplify the expression to find the number.
Cross multiply the expression,
Simplify the expression,
Square on both sides.
Simplifying,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the number is
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