Question

the sum of two number is 8 and sum of their reciprocal is 8/15. find the number

Answer 1

Let a no. be x
So the other no. will be x + 8
A/q
X+x+8 = 8/ 15
2x+8=8/ 15
2x=8/15-8
X= -112/15 ÷ 2
= -56/15