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one positive integer is 3 more than another. the difference of their reciprocals is 1/6. find the twonumbers.
12 years ago

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Steve
1/a - 1/(a+3) = 1/6
a = 3

check:
1/3 - 1/6 = 1/6
12 years ago

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