SOLUTION: If the same number is added to the numerator and denominator of -4/7, the result is -9/2. Find the number.

Question 1134876: If the same number is added to the numerator and denominator of -4/7, the result is -9/2. Find the number.

Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Your base equation is


 = .


Solve it on your own.


Your first step is cross-multiplying . . . 


The next steps are OBVIOUS . . .

Happy calculations !

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Comment from student: Oh thank you very much! I just needed the base equation, hopefully now I can solve it by my self.
Thanks for the help!
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My response. I am very glad seeing you fully understand the method.

Now all the problems of this kind are opened for you !

H a p p y l e a r n i n g ! !

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