Question

7. The denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the
numerator is increased by 17 and the denominator is decreased by 1, the number
obtained is3/2
Find the rational number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

this is correct answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer = -13

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the denominator be x

then, the numerator = x-17

given,

         x-17/x+8-1 = 3/2

         x-17/x+7 = 3/2

         x-17 = 3/2(X+7)

         x-17 = 3/2X+21/2

         3/2x-x = 21/2-17

         (3x-2x)/2 = (21-34)/2

         x/2 = -13/2

         x = -13/2*2

         x = -13