SOLUTION: One number is 4 times another. If the sum of their reciprocals is 1/8, find the two numbers.
To start I get (I think)
x + 4(x) = 1/8 but not sure where to go from here.
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To start I get (I think)
x + 4(x) = 1/8 but not sure where to go from here.
T
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Question 47141: One number is 4 times another. If the sum of their reciprocals is 1/8, find the two numbers.
To start I get (I think)
x + 4(x) = 1/8 but not sure where to go from here.
Thanks for help. Answer by adamchapman(301) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I will start where yoyu left off:
x + 4(x) = 1/8
5x = 1/8
40x=1
x=1/40
I hope this helps,
Adam
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