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To find: the number whose sum with its reciprocal is
Answer to Problem 35WE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Let the number be x .
Then, its reciprocal is
Given that their sum is
First substitute
The above statement is true.
Now substitute
The above statement is false.
Now substitute
The above statement is false.
Now substitute
The above statement is true.
Hence, the solution set is
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