alleryStart learning →Which positive rational x makes x + 1/x equal to 5/2?
A3/2
B2
C3
D5/4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 2
With x = 2, 2 + 1/2 = 5/2; the other options give 13/6, 10/3 and 5/4 + 4/5.
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