SOLUTION: the numerator of a fraction exceeds the denominator by 3. if 3 is added to the numerator and 3 is subtracted from the denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to 5/2. find th

Question 501962: the numerator of a fraction exceeds the denominator by 3. if 3 is added to the numerator and 3 is subtracted from the denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to 5/2. find the original fraction
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the numerator =
Let the denominator =
The original fraction is
given:
(1)
(2)
----------------------
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
and
(1)
Multiply both sides of (1) by
and subtract (1) from (2)
(2)
(1)

and, since
(1)
(1)
(1)
The faction is

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