SOLUTION: The numerator of a fraction is 10 less than the denominator. If the numerator is increased by 5 and the denominator is decreased by 5.The fraction becomes 1. Find the fraction.

Question 555651: The numerator of a fraction is 10 less than the denominator. If the numerator is increased by 5 and the denominator is decreased by 5.The fraction becomes 1. Find the fraction.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = numerator
Let = denominator
given:
(1)
(2)
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(2)
(2)
Also, from (1)
(1)
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It looks like the fraction can be anything
where
suppose , then

This equals 1, so the fraction can be any

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