Question

the numerator of a rational number is 2 less than the denominator. if 3 is added to the numerator, the fraction is equal to 4/3. find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

numerator = 1

denominator = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2 + 3 = 4

x 3 3

3x-6+3x = 4

3x 3

3(6x-6) = 3x(4)

18x-18 = 12x

-18 = 12x-18x

-18 = 6x

x = 3

Check:

x-2 + 3

x 3

3-2/3 +3/3

1/3 + 3/3

4/3