Question

The sum of the two number is 18 The sum of their reciprocal is 1/4. find the number

Answer 1

Answer:6 and 12

Explanation:

Given,

Sum of two number=18

Sum of their reciprocal=1/4

Solution:

let the number be x and 18-x

A/Q

1/x+1/18-x=1/4

18-x+x/x(18-x)=1/4

18x-x^2=72

X^2-12x-6x+72=0

X(x-12)-6(x-12)=0

(X-6)(x-12)=0

Hence x=6 and 18-x=12

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•The numbers are 6 and 12

Answer 2

Answer:

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