A number m is such that if its reciprocal is added to three times itself the result is 4. Form an equation in m and...

A number m is such that if its reciprocal is added to three times itself the result is 4. Form an equation in m and solve it.

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Kavungya answered the question on November 8, 2019 at 12:43

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