Question

the denominator of a rational number is greater than its numerator by 8. If the numerator and denominator are decreasdecreased by 17 and 1 respectively, the number obtained is 3/2. find the rational number

Answer 1

Answer:

-55/-47

Step-by-step explanation:

N/(N+8)

(N-17)/(N+7) = 3/2

2N - 34 = 3N +21

N =-55

original number = -55/(-55+8)

= -55/-47