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Solving a Quadratic Equation by Factorization Method

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The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 17/4. Find the number.

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Solution

Let a numbers be x and its reciprocal is
Then according to question
By cross multiplication
Or
Thus, two consecutive number be either

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