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one number is three times as large as another. The sum of their reciprocals is 4/3. Find the two numbers. ​

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Answer:

I'm not sure

I think it's the answer

let x be the number thus 3x is the other #

1/3x + 1/x = 4/3 multiply the

whole equation by 3x

3x (1/3x + 1/x) = 3x*4/3

1+3 =4x

4x=4

x=1

the other #=3x=3

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