SOLUTION: in a certain fraction, the denominator is 6 more than the numerator. if 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 5/7. what was

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Question 364627: in a certain fraction, the denominator is 6 more than the numerator. if 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 5/7. what was the original fraction(not in lowest terms)? ANSWER:12/18 I need help solving Thanks
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Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi, 

Let x represent the numerator, then (x+6) would be the denominator

question states





cross multiply to solve for x

7(x+3) = 5(x+6) 

7x + 21 = 5x + 30

2x = 9

x = 9/2

checking our answer

 

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