If 9 Is Decreased by the Reciprocal of a Number $\frac { 7 } { 3 }$

question 117

Multiple Choice

If 9 is decreased by the reciprocal of a number, the result is $\frac { 7 } { 3 }$ . Find the number.

• A) \(\frac { 20 } { 3 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 34 } { 3 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 3 } { 34 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 3 } { 20 }\)

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Definitions:

Mathematical Function

A relation or expression involving one or more variables that produces a unique output for each set of inputs.

Single Constants

Literal fixed values represented in code, typically numerical or character constants not expected to change.

Returned Value

The outcome produced and provided back to the caller by a function upon its completion.

Function

A block of code organized in the program that performs a specific task when called.