SOLUTION: Write an expression for the sum of the reciprocals of two consecutive integers. Let x be the first integer. Then Simplify that expression.

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Question 420949: Write an expression for the sum of the reciprocals of two consecutive integers. Let x be the first integer. Then Simplify that expression.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+1%2Fx+%2B+1%2F%28x%2B1%29+
Multiply the 1st term by %28x%2B1%29%2F%28x%2B1%29
and the 2nd term by x%2Fx
%28x+%2B+1%29%2F%28x%5E2+%2B+x%29+%2B+x%2F%28x%5E2+%2B+x%29+
+%28x+%2B+x+%2B+1%29%2F%28x%5E2+%2B+x%29+
+%282x+%2B+1%29%2F%28x%5E2+%2B+x%29+