SOLUTION: In a fraction if the numerator is increased by 5, and the denominator is decreased by 3,the result is 1/4. But if the numerator is decreased by 22/5, and the denominator is triple
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Question 879742: In a fraction if the numerator is increased by 5, and the denominator is decreased by 3,the result is 1/4. But if the numerator is decreased by 22/5, and the denominator is tripled, the result is -2/5. How do I find x/y?
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In a fraction if the numerator is increased by 5, and the denominator is decreased by 3,the result is 1/4. But if the numerator is decreased by 22/5, and the denominator is tripled, the result is -2/5. How do I find x/y?
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let x=numerator
let y=denominator
..
..
4x+20=y-3
5x-22=-6y
..
4x+23=y
5x-22=-6y
..
24x+138=6y
5x-22=-6y
add
29x+116=0
29x=-116
x=-4
y=4x+23=-16+23=7
x/y=-4/7
...
check:
(-4+5)/(7-3)=1/4
(-42/5))/(21)=-2/5
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