Math Problem Statement

What number multiplied by the numerator and added to the denominator of two thirds makes the resulting fraction equivalent to four thirds ​? Question content area bottom Part 1 The number is    enter your response here.

Solution

We are given that we need to find a number xx such that when it is multiplied by the numerator of the fraction 23\frac{2}{3} and added to the denominator, the resulting fraction equals 43\frac{4}{3}.

Let's set up the equation based on the given information:

x2x+3=43\frac{x \cdot 2}{x + 3} = \frac{4}{3}

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Multiply both sides by 3(x+3)3(x + 3) to eliminate the denominators:

3(x2)=4(x+3)3(x \cdot 2) = 4(x + 3)

  1. Simplify the equation:

6x=4x+126x = 4x + 12

  1. Subtract 4x4x from both sides:

2x=122x = 12

  1. Divide by 2:

x=6x = 6

So, the number is 66.

Do you want further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to practice:

  1. What number multiplied by the numerator and added to the denominator of 35\frac{3}{5} makes the resulting fraction 75\frac{7}{5}?
  2. Solve for xx: x4x+2=85\frac{x \cdot 4}{x + 2} = \frac{8}{5}.
  3. How do you set up a similar equation for 12\frac{1}{2} and the resulting fraction being 56\frac{5}{6}?
  4. What is the process to cross-multiply fractions in equations?
  5. Can you derive the equation for a general fraction ab\frac{a}{b} and another fraction cd\frac{c}{d}?

Tip: Always check your solution by plugging the value of xx back into the original equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Equations

Formulas

Multiplying the numerator by a number: x ⋅ numerator
Adding a value to the denominator
Solving rational equations: cross-multiplication

Theorems

Basic properties of fractions
Cross-multiplication theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-10