Numerator of a fraction is 6 less than its denominator, and the value of the fraction is 3/5?
And clearly explain how to get an answer….thanks so much
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(x-6)/x = 3/5 : algebraic equivalent given
3x = 5*(x-6) : cross multiplication
3x = 5x-30 : distribute multiplication
0 = 5x-3x – 30 subtract 3x from both sides
0 = 2x-30 : combine like terms
30 = 2x : subtract -30 (same as adding 30) to both sides
15 = x : divide both sides by 2
back to the original ratio:
(x-6)/ x = 3/5
x = 15 —> (15-6)/15 = 3/5
9/15 = (3*3)/(3*5) = 3/5 : cancel common factor of 3
the value of the fraction is 9/15 : answer
Good luck!
3/5 x 3/3 you get 9/15.
15 – 9 = 6
I have the highest score in Ypsilanti for math so you can trust me for the correct answer.
3/5 * 2/2= 6/10- this has a value of 3/5 but the numerator is NOT 6 less than its denominator, so you go up
3/5 * 3/3= 9/15- this has a value of 3/5 when you simplify it and the numerator IS 6 less than it’s denominator
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