SOLUTION: A new fraction is obtained by adding x to the numerator and denominator of the fraction
17
--
24
This new fraction is equivalent to
2
--
3
Calculate the value of x.
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Question 275089: A new fraction is obtained by adding x to the numerator and denominator of the fraction
17
--
24
This new fraction is equivalent to
2
--
3
Calculate the value of x.
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A new fraction is obtained by adding x to the numerator and denominator of the fraction
17
--
24
This new fraction is equivalent to
2
--
3
Calculate the value of x.
:
We can write this as
=
Cross multiply
3(x+17) = 2(x+24)
:
3x + 51 = 2x + 48
:
3x - 2x = 48 - 51
:
x = -3
:
:
see if that works, subtract 3 from numerator and denominator
reduces to
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