Question

the denominator of a rational nunber is greater than its numerator by 8. if the numerator is +17 and denominator is -1.the number obtainis 3/2. find rational number?

Answer 1

let the fraction be x/x+8
A/Q
x+17÷x+8-1=3/2
x+17/x+7=3/2
2(x+17)=3(x+7)
2x+34=3x+21
2x-3x=21-34
-x=-13
x=13
there for, the rational no. is x/x+8
=13/13+8
=13/21
hope it will help you

Answer 2

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