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the denominator of a fraction is 1 in excess of the square of the numerator. if 2 is added to the numerator and denominator, it equals to
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the denominator of a fraction is 1 in excess of the square of the numerator. if 2 is added to the numerator and denominator, it equals to
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the denominator of a fraction is 1 in excess of the square of the numerator. if 2 is added to the numerator and denominator, it equals to 1/4. find the fraction Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
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4(n+2) = n^2 + 3
n^2 - 4n - 5 = 0
(n + 1)(n-5) = 0
n is -1,5
.......
checking
1/4 = 1/4
7/28 = 1/4
