Question

5) The numerator of a fraction is 3 less than its denominator. If we add 1 to both numerator and
denominator, it becomes equal to 8. Find the fraction
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Answer 1

Answer:

x-3+1/x+1=8

x-2=8(x+1)

x-2=8x+8

x-8x=8+2

-7x=10

x=10/-7

Answer 2

Answer:

x=10/-7

Step-by-step explanation:

x-3+1/x+1=8

x-2=8(x+1)

x-2=8x+8

x-8x=8+2

-7x=10

x=10/-7

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