SOLUTION: the denominator of fraction is 1 less than twice its numerator. if 1 is added to numerator and denominator respectively, the ratio of numerator to denominator is 1:2. find the fra

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Question 1095777: the denominator of fraction is 1 less than twice its numerator. if 1 is added to numerator and denominator respectively, the ratio of numerator to denominator is 1:2. find the fraction.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2F%282n-1%29
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%28n%2B1%29%2F%282n-1%2B1%29=1%2F2
%28n%2B1%29%2F%282n%29=1%2F2
2n=2%28n%2B1%29
2n=2n%2B2
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