The sum of two numbers is . If the sum of their reciprocals is , then find the two numbers?
- A7, 8
- B5, 10
- C6, 9
- D-5, 20
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the two numbers be and .Given:
The sum of their reciprocals is given by:
Substitute into the numerator:
We need two numbers whose sum is and product is .Solving the quadratic equation or checking factors reveals the numbers are and (, ).
The sum of their reciprocals is given by:
Substitute into the numerator:
We need two numbers whose sum is and product is .Solving the quadratic equation or checking factors reveals the numbers are and (, ).