Question

Set up a rational equation and then solve the following problems. A positive integer is twice another. The sum of the reciprocals of the two positive integers is 3/14. Find the two integers.

Answer 1

Answer:

7 and 14

Step-by-step explanation:

let one integer = x

other integer = 2x

sum of reciprocal = 1/x + 1/2x

= 3/2x = 3/14

= x = 7

one no. = 7

other no. = 14