Question 656289
in a certain fraction, the denominater is 7 less than the numberator. if 3 is added to both the numerator and denominater the resulting fraction is (15/8). what is the original fraction
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Let the numerator be "x".
Then denominator is "x-7"
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Equation:
(x+3)/(x-7+3) = 15/8
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(x+3)/(x-4) = 15/8
8x + 24 = 15x - 60
7x = 84
x = 12
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Fraction: x/(x-7) = 12/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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