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Sum of a rational number and its reciprocal is \(\dfrac {13}{6}\). Find the number.

  • A.2
  • B.\(\dfrac {3}{2}\)
  • C.\(\dfrac {4}{2}\)
  • D.\(\dfrac {5}{2}\)

Answer: B

Let,
\(x + \dfrac{1}{x} = \dfrac{13}{6}\\ \Rightarrow \dfrac{x^2+1}{x} = \dfrac{13}{6}\\ \Rightarrow 6x^2-13x+6 = 0\\ \Rightarrow 6x^2-9x-4x+6 = 0\\ \Rightarrow (3x-2)(2x-3)\\ \Rightarrow x = \dfrac{2}{3} \text{ or } \dfrac{3}{2}\)
 

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