SOLUTION: solving integer problems the sum of an integer and its reciprocal is 68/8. find the integer

Question 371969: solving integer problems
the sum of an integer and its reciprocal is 68/8. find the integer
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Fombitz:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
will pick up the correct one

Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Multiuply both sides by

This equation does not have an integer solution.
Please check the problem setup.

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