SOLUTION: the denominator of a certain fraction is 6 more than the numerator, and the fraction is equivalent to 1/3. Find the numerator can I also ask what this type of problem is called

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Question 782747: the denominator of a certain fraction is 6 more than the numerator, and the fraction is equivalent to 1/3. Find the numerator
can I also ask what this type of problem is called thank you.
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Ratio and proportion.



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Hint: Cross multiply and then solve the resulting linear equation.

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