Question

if 2/5 is taken away from a number the result is -8 find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be x

then, According to question

$= > x - \frac{2}{5} = - 8 \\ = > x = \frac{2}{5} - 8 = \frac{2 - 40}{5} = \frac{ - 32}{5}$

Therefore, The number is -32/5

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x

x-2/5= -8

x= 2/5+ (-8)

x= -38/5