The denominator of a rational number is 1 less than twice the numerator. If 6 is added to both the numerator and the denominator,the number becomes 12/17. Find the rational number.
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Step-by-step explanation:let the numerator ne x
So denomination will be 2x-1.
x+6/2x-1+6=12/17
17(x+6)=12(2x+5)
17x+85=24x +60
7x=25
x=25/7
2x-1=2*25/7-1= 50/7-1/1
= 50-7/50
=43/50
bhavikasinghbaghel98:
You have a mistake in this solution ,the mistake is when u multiple 17by6 it was 102 not 85.
Oh.. sorry for that .
No it's okay
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