Question 1175224
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a fraction not in its lowest form is equal to 3/4. if the numerator of the fraction were doubled, 
it would be 34 greater than the denominator. find the fraction
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The numerator is 3x, and the denominator is 4x.


The equation is


    2*(3x) - 4x = 34.


Now simplify and solve


    6x - 4x = 34

       2x   = 34

        x   = 34/2 = 17.


The fraction is  {{{3/4}}} = {{{51/68}}}.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Solved.