SOLUTION: If the same number is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator of 5/9, the result is 1/3. Find the number. Write an equation using the variable x to represent the

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Question 932026: If the same number is subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator of 5/9, the result is 1/3. Find the number.
Write an equation using the variable x to represent the unknown number that can be used to solve the question above.
The equation is:_____________

The number is ______________

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285-x%29%2F%289-x%29+=+1%2F3
3(5-x) = 9-x
15 - 3x = 9 -x
6 = 2x
3 = x
And... checking
2/6 = 1/3