SOLUTION: what fraction triples in value when 5 is added to the numerator and denominator?
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Question 550808: what fraction triples in value when 5 is added to the numerator and denominator?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
((x+5)/(y+5))=(3x/y)
guess n check
1/5 adding 5 = 6/10=3/5
1/5 *3 =3/5
correct
woot found it on first guess
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