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The denominator of a fraction is one more than the numerator. When 4 is added to
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Question 103173: Dear Sir/Madam:
This is from a worksheet that I received from the teacher. Origination unknown.
The denominator of a fraction is one more than the numerator. When 4 is added to the numerator and 6 is added to the denominator the result equals 3/4. Find the fraction.
this is what I have: x/x+1 + 4/6 = (x + 4)/(1x + 6) = 4 / 2x + 7
I feel stuck. What did I not capture correctly out of the word problem?
Thank you so very much. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The denominator of a fraction is one more than the numerator. When 4 is added to the numerator and 6 is added to the denominator the result equals 3/4. Find the fraction.
this is what I have: , this is right
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Right here you should have: =
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Cross multiply and you have:
4(x+4) = 3(x+7)
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4x + 16 = 3x + 21
4x - 3x = 21 - 16
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x = 5
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Checking our solution using the original statement: = =
