# Mathematics

The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If both the numerator and
the denominator of the fraction are increased by 2, then the resulting fraction is equal
to 3/5. What is the fraction? Write an equation that will represent the problem.

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1. (d-4+2)/(d+2) = 3/5
d=8, so the fraction is 4/8

check: 6/10 = 3/5

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3. 1. The numerator of a fraction is 4 less than its denominator. If both the numerator and
the denominator of the fraction are increased by 2, then the resulting fraction is equal
to 3/5. What is the fraction? Write an equation that will represent the problem.
2. Paulo drove 75 km from Tanauan, Batangas to Lucban, Quezon to visit his cousins.
His average speed for the trip to Lucban was 10 km/h faster than on his way back to
Tanauan, and as a result, his return trip took 2 hours longer. What is his average
speed for the trip to Lucban? Write the equation that will represent the function.

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4. 2. Paulo drove 75 km from Tanauan, Batangas to Lucban, Quezon to visit his cousins.
His average speed for the trip to Lucban was 10 km/h faster than on his way back to
Tanauan, and as a result, his return trip took 2 hours longer. What is his average
speed for the trip to Lucban? Write the equation that will represent the function.

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