SOLUTION: the denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If one is subtracted from both the numerator and deniminator, the resulting fraction has a value of one half. Find the o
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Question 898328: the denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If one is subtracted from both the numerator and deniminator, the resulting fraction has a value of one half. Find the original fraction. Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the denominator of a fraction is 2 more than the numerator. If one is subtracted from both the numerator and deniminator, the resulting fraction has a value of one half. Find the original fraction.
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let x=numerator of original fraction
x+2=denominator of original fraction
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2x-2=x+2-1
x=3
x+2=5
original fractiom:3/5
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