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Question 921356: I really need your help in solving this problem. I appreciate your time and efforts. Have a terrific evening :) Here is the question?
If a number is added to the numerator of 5/7, and twice as much is subtracted from the denominator, the result is 8. Find the Number?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x be "a number".

The transcription of the problem is %28x%2B5%29%2F%287-2x%29=8;

Solve for x.
This means, perform the necessary arithmetic to isolate x alone on one side of the equality symbol and computable constants on the other side, and compute the value of x.


If you do that correctly, you should find highlight%28x=3%29.