SOLUTION: If the same number is added to the numerator and denominator of -4/7, the result is -9/2. Find the number.

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Unit conversion -> SOLUTION: If the same number is added to the numerator and denominator of -4/7, the result is -9/2. Find the number.       Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1134876: If the same number is added to the numerator and denominator of -4/7, the result is -9/2. Find the number.

Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
Your base equation is


%28-4+%2B+x%29%2F%287%2Bx%29 = -9%2F2.


Solve it on your own.


Your first step is cross-multiplying . . . 


The next steps are OBVIOUS . . .


Happy calculations !


--------------
Comment from student: Oh thank you very much! I just needed the base equation, hopefully now I can solve it by my self.
Thanks for the help!
--------------


My response.   I am very glad seeing you fully understand the method.

Now all the problems of this kind are opened for you !


                    H a p p y   l e a r n i n g  ! !