SOLUTION: the sum of the numerator and denominator is 3. the denominator is 3 less than 4 times the numerator. give the fraction
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Question 772371: the sum of the numerator and denominator is 3. the denominator is 3 less than 4 times the numerator. give the fraction
Answer by modi.kk91(20) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first step
let numerator=x and denominator= y
now x+y=3......eq 1
then y=4x-3.......eq 2
solve eq 1 and 2
we gate y=9/5 and x=6/5
answer is x/y=6/5*5/9=2/3
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