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Find a fraction equivalent to 1\2. The denominator must be 5 less than 3 times its numerator. The numerator is less than 8. Is the answer 2\4
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Let x = numerator
Let 3x - 5 = denominator
Let's set up an equation:
x/(3x - 5) = 1/2
Cross multiply:
2x = 3x - 5
Solve for x:
x = 5
Therefore: 3x - 5 = 10
Fraction is 5/10
(The numerator is less than 8)
Let 3x - 5 = denominator
Let's set up an equation:
x/(3x - 5) = 1/2
Cross multiply:
2x = 3x - 5
Solve for x:
x = 5
Therefore: 3x - 5 = 10
Fraction is 5/10
(The numerator is less than 8)
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