SOLUTION: the denominator of the fraction 4/17 is increased by an amount so that the value of the resulting fraction is 2/13. Determine the amount by which the denominator wqs increased.
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Question 25151: the denominator of the fraction 4/17 is increased by an amount so that the value of the resulting fraction is 2/13. Determine the amount by which the denominator wqs increased.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since means that
means that
Subtract 34 from each side:
Check:
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NO EXTRA CHARGE--If the numerator AND denominator of the fraction 4/17 are increase by an amount so that the value of the resulting fraction is 2/13, determine the amount they were increased by.
SOLUTION:
Since means that
means that
12+3x = 34 + 2x
Subtract 2x from each side:
12+3x -2x = 34 +2x -2x
12+x = 34
Subtract 12 from each side:
12-12 + x = 34 - 12
x = 22
Check:
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