SOLUTION: If a number is added to the numerator of 9 Over 48 and twice the number is added to the denominator of 9 Over 48,the resulting fraction is equivalent to one fifth
. Find the numb
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Question 1072318: If a number is added to the numerator of 9 Over 48 and twice the number is added to the denominator of 9 Over 48,the resulting fraction is equivalent to one fifth
. Find the number
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a number is added to the numerator of 9 Over 48 and twice the number is added to the denominator of 9 Over 48,the resulting fraction is equivalent to one fifth
. Find the number
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Let the number be "x"::
(9+x)/(48+2x) = 1/5
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5(9+x) = 48+2x
45 + 5x = 48 + 2x
3x = 3
x = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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