SOLUTION: A positive integer is twice another. The difference of the reciprocals of the two positive integers is frac(1,24). Find the two integers

Question 1067714: A positive integer is twice another. The difference of the reciprocals of the two positive integers is frac(1,24). Find the two integers

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A positive integer is twice another.
a = 2b
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The difference of the reciprocals of the two positive integers is frac(1,24).
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replace a with 2b
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multiply thru by 24b, results:
24 - 12 = b
12 = b
therefore
a = 2(12)
a = 24
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Check
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Find the two integers 24 & 12
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