SOLUTION: one number is 3 times another number. Find the numbers if the sum of their reciprocal is 1.

Question 511628: one number is 3 times another number. Find the numbers if the sum of their reciprocal is 1.
Found 2 solutions by oberobic, josmiceli:
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Multiply through by 3y
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Check the sum of reciprocals.
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Correct.
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Answer: One number is 4/3 and the other is 4.
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Done.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiply both sides by

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The numbers are 4/3 and 4
check:

OK
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