Question

if a certain number is added to the denominator of the fraction 3/5 and 7 is added to the numerator, the result is a fraction that will reduce to 1/2. what number is added to the denominator? let x = the number added to the denominator

Answer 1

Answer:

x=15

Step-by-step explanation:

according to the situation given in the question:

3+7/5+x=1/2

10/5+x=1/2

20=5+x.......by cross multiplication

20-5=x

x=15

check..

3+7/5+15=10/20

=1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

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