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If a number is added to the numerator of 11/61 and twice the number is added to the denominator of 11/61, the resulting fraction is equivalent to 1/5. Find the number.

The unknown number is…

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Answer:

Let the number be y

Therefore

Explanation:

11+y/61+2y=1/5

5(11+y)=61+2y

55+5y=61+2y

5y - 2y=61 - 55

3y=6

y=2

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