SOLUTION: The denominator of a fraction is 2 greater than 3 times its numerator, and the reduced value of the fraction is 3/10 . Find the numerator.

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Question 1055057: The denominator of a fraction is 2 greater than 3 times its numerator, and the reduced value of the fraction is 3/10 . Find the numerator.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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n%2F%283n%2B2%29+=+3%2F10
10n = 3(3n+2)
10n = 9n + 6
n = 6
checking
6/20 = 3/10 CHECKS!