There are three consecutive integers. if the sum of the reciprocals of the second and third integer is (7/12), what are the three integers?
1 Answer
Mar 23, 2018
Explanation:
Let
Sum of the reciprocals of 2nd and 3rd:
Adding the fractions:
Multiply by 12:
Multiply by
Expanding:
Collecting like terms and simplifying:
Factor:
Only
So the numbers are: