SOLUTION: My denominator is 6 times my numerator. The sum of my numerator and denominator is14. Waft fraction am I?

Question 562225: My denominator is 6 times my numerator. The sum of my numerator and denominator is14. Waft fraction am I?
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, josmiceli:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
My denominator is 6 times my numerator. The sum of my numerator and denominator is14. Waft fraction am I?
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Equation:
d = 6n
d + n = 14
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Substitute for "d" and solve for "n":
6n + n = 14
7n = 14
n = 2
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Solve for "d"
d = 6n
d = 6*2 = 12
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Fraction: 2/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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