In a certain fraction, the numerator is 3 less than the denominator. If 2 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to 1/4
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The denominator of a certain fraction is three more than twice the numerator. If 7 are added to both terms of the fraction, the resulting fraction is 3/5. Find the original fraction.
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(5)(x+7)=(3)(3x+9) [cross-multiply to simplfy]
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5x+35=9x+27 [solve for the x-term]
35=9x-5x+27
35=4x+27
35-27=4x
8=4x
x=2
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check by plugging (x=2) back into the original equation
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