Question 1035962
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The sum of the reciprocals of two consecutive positive integers is 17/12. Write an equation that can be used 
to find the two integers. What are the integers?
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The equation is 

{{{1/x + 1/(x+1)}}} = {{{17/12}}}.

To solve it, multiply both sides by 12x*(x+1). You ill get

12*(x+1) + 12x = 17x*(x+1).

Simplify and solve this quadratic equation.
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