Question

(b) The sum of two rational numbers is – 5. If one of them is -13 , find the other
number​

Answer 1

$\Large{\underbrace{\sf{\red{Required\:Solution:}}}}$

Given thαt,

• The sum of two rαtionαl numbers is -5.
• One of those two rαtionαl numbers is -13.

◾️We hαve to find the other number.

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To do so,

Let's αssume thαt the other number be x.

According to the question,

$\longrightarrow{\sf{ x + (-13) = -5}}$

$\longrightarrow{\sf{ x = -5 + (13)}}$

$\large\implies{\boxed{\sf{\red{ x = 8}}}}$

Hence, the other number is 8.

And we αre done! :D

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