Question

Sum of two rational numbers is 8. If one number is minus five by six find the other number.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x + y = 8 \\ x = \frac{ - 5}{6} \\ \frac{ - 5}{6} + y = 8 \\ y = 8 + \frac{5}{6} \\ y = \frac{48 + 5}{6} \\ y = \frac{53}{6}$