SOLUTION: the denominator of a fraction is 1 in excess of the square of the numerator. if 2 is added to the numerator and denominator, it equals to 1/4. find the fraction
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Question 936627: the denominator of a fraction is 1 in excess of the square of the numerator. if 2 is added to the numerator and denominator, it equals to 1/4. find the fraction
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Try taking the second equation and solve for d in terms of n; and then substitute for d in the quadratic equation, and solve for the value of n...
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