The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 65/8. find the numbers.

8 and

Step-by-step explanation:

x + =

need to eliminate the denominator:

x(8x) + (8x) = (8x)

8x² + 8 = 65x

8x² - 65x + 8 = 0

(8x -1)(x - 8) = 0

(8x -1) = 0           (x - 8) = 0

x =                      x = 8

answer: the common difference is -0.10

26 is 33.33% of 78

step-by-step explanation:

26 is what percent of 78?

26 is p% of 78

equation: y = p% * x

solving our equation for p

p% = y/x

p% = 26/78

p = 0.3333

convert decimal to percent:

p% = 0.3333 * 100 = 33.33%