Algebra

[PamKahn]

Hi,
I'm looking for help with a problem.

I don't know how to represent the reciprocal - so I can't do the problem.

The sum of reciprocals of 2 consecutive integers in 7/24. Write an equation to find the integers.

Thanks

 

[tkhunny]

Make clear definitions.

X = one integer
X+1 - The Next consecutive integer

1/X -- Reciprocal of one integer
1/(X+1) -- Reciprocal of next consecutive integer

1/X + 1/(X+1) -- Sum of reciprocals

 

[Denis]

Hi,I'm looking for help with a problem.
I don't know how to represent the reciprocal - so I can't do the problem.
The sum of reciprocals of 2 consecutive integers in 7/24. Write an equation to find the integers.
Thanks

Reciprocal of n is 1/n.

Check the 7/24: I think it should be 7/12.