SOLUTION: the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than the denominator. if 5 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the value of the resulting fraction is 3/4.

Question 334542: the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than the denominator. if 5 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the value of the resulting fraction is 3/4.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Because "the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than the denominator", we have the fraction where 'd' is the denominator. In addition, we're told that "if 5 is added to both the numerator and denominator, the value of the resulting fraction is 3/4" which means that . I'll let you solve the equation.
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