SOLUTION: The denominator of a fraction is greater than its numerator, m, by 5. If one is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator, then the fraction is decreased by 5/42. Prov

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Question 1136766: The denominator of a fraction is greater than its numerator, m, by 5. If one is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator, then the fraction is decreased by 5/42. Prove that m square+9m-22=0
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