Question

sum of 2 rational numbers is -5.If one of the number is 2/3 find the other

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the other number be x

2/3+x =-5

X=-5-2/3

X=(-15-2)/3

therefore, x =-17/3

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Sum of two rational no. = 2/3

1st rational no. = -5

Let, 2nd rational no. be x.

ATQ,

-5 + x = 2/3

x = 2/3 -(-5)

= 2/3 + 5

= 2+15/3

= 17/3

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