SOLUTION: If a number is subtracted from the numerator of 5/8 and the same number is added to the denominator of 5/8, the result is equivalent to 1. Find the number.
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Question 931718: If a number is subtracted from the numerator of 5/8 and the same number is added to the denominator of 5/8, the result is equivalent to 1. Find the number.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5-n = 8+n
-3 = 2n
-3/2 = n
And..checking
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