SOLUTION: If a number is added to the numerator of 2/7, and twice the number is subtracted from the denominator, the result is 5. Find the number.

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Question 1134877: If a number is added to the numerator of 2/7, and twice the number is subtracted from the denominator, the result is 5. Find the number.
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If a number is added to the numerator of 2/7, and twice the number is subtracted from the denominator, the result is 5. Find the number.
A lot of these problems are posted and seem to be from the same person. I don't know what kind of problem you're having,

but let me help you set up the equation, after which you should be able to find the solution.



Let the number be N

Then we get: 

I believe you now have what you need to solve for N, the number being sought! 

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