Question

Set up a rational equation and then solve the following problems. A positive integer is twice another. The difference of the reciprocals of the two positive integers is 1/18. Find the two integers.

Answer 1

9 and 18

Explanation:

2x and x are the numbers

1/x-1/2x=1/18

2/2x-1/2x=1/18

1/2x=1/18

2x=18X=9,

2x=18

The two integers are 9 and 18