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  • 30-03-2017
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the sum of a number and 72 times its reciprocal is -17. Find the number

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  • 08-04-2017
Let, the number = x

Then, x + 72/x = -17

x² + 72 = -17x

x² + 17x + 72 = 0

x² + 8x + 9x + 72 = 0

x(x + 8) 9(x + 8) = 0

(x + 8)(x + 9) = 0

x = -8 OR -9

In short, Your Number would be: Either -9 or -8

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