SOLUTION: a fraction will become 3 when the numerator is increased by 17; and the fraction will become 2/3 when the denominator is decreased by 1. find the fraction.
let the fraction be x/y
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Question 789283: a fraction will become 3 when the numerator is increased by 17; and the fraction will become 2/3 when the denominator is decreased by 1. find the fraction.
let the fraction be x/y
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Just solve the two simultaneous equations.
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and substitute into the second equation as been formed:
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