Question

a. The sum of two rational numbers is -5/2. If one of them is -7/3 , find the other.

b. The sum of two rational numbers is -40. If one of them is 3/4 , find the other.
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Answer 1

Answer: -1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the other number be x..

Therefore

X + -7/3 = -5/2

= x = -5/2 + 7/3

= -1/6

2)) let the number be x

Therefore

X+ 3/4 = -40

X= -40 -3/4

X= -163/4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

(a)-1/6

(b)-163/4

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