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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The numerator of a fraction is 3 times the denominator. If 5 is subtracted from the numerator, and added to the denominator, the resulting fraction is equal to 16/12. Find the original fraction.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i get the answer from that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve as you would so a normal system of equations

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i cant really understand what its saying.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

....except i just reread the question and you don't need that because|dw:1339016195552:dw|

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