SOLUTION: If the numerator and denominator of 7/3 are increased by the same number, the new fraction equals 3/2. What is the number ?

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Question 355429: If the numerator and denominator of 7/3 are increased by the same number, the new fraction equals 3/2. What is the number ?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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(7+x)/(3+x)=3/2
2(7+x)=3(3+x)
14+2x=9+3x
x=5
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Ed