# math

the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than the denominator. if 4 us added to the numerator and to the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 3/4. find the original fraction. Show your solution

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1. original fraction ----- (x-3)/x

new fraction = (x-3 + 4)/(x+4) = (x+1)/(x+4)

then (x+1)/(x+4) = 3/4
4x + 4 = 3x + 12
x = 8

the original fraction was .....

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2. the numerator of a fraction is 3 less than the denominator. if 4 us added to the numerator and to the denominator, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 3/4. find the original fraction. Show your solution

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