SOLUTION: the sum of two fraction is 3 times their difference.Six times the smaller fraction exceeds the larger fraction by 1.5.Find the fraction

Question 824391: the sum of two fraction is 3 times their difference.Six times the smaller fraction exceeds the larger fraction by 1.5.Find the fraction
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Fractions x and y.
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Those two equations are exact translations from the worded descriptions. Solve them as a system for x and y.

Simplifying the system:
First Equation,

Second Equation,

Substitute for y in the second equation.

x=3/8 and y=3/4
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