SOLUTION: The sum of the reciprocals of 2 consecutive even integers is 5/12. Find the integers.

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Question 283412: The sum of the reciprocals of 2 consecutive even integers is 5/12. Find the integers.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(1/x)+(1/(x+2))=5/12
x=4 x+2=6
check
1/4+1/6=5/12
3/12+2/12=5/12
ok