Question

the denominator of fraction is 2 more than the numerator. if 1 is subtracted from the numearator and 1 is added to the denominator the fraction becomes 1/ 2 . what is the fraction A) 5/7 B) 3/5 C) 7/5 D) 5/3​

Answer 1

Answer:

A) 5/7

Step-by-step explanation:

let numerator be x

let denominator be x+ 2

y= x+ 2

x-1/x+2+1 = 1/2

2(x-1) = 1(x+3)

2x - 2 = x + 3

2x-x = 3+2

x = 5 (numerator)

x+2 = 7 (denominator)

therefore fraction = 5/7

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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