SOLUTION: The difference between two positive integers is 5. If the reciprocal of the smaller integer is added to twice the reciprocal of the larger integer, the sum is 17 36 . Find the

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Question 1169750: The difference between two positive integers is 5. If the reciprocal of the smaller integer is
added to twice the reciprocal of the larger integer, the sum is 17
36
. Find the two integers
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%3Cy both integers;
system%28y-x=5%2C1%2Fx%2B2%2Fy=1736%29
Solve the system.