Question

the product of two rational number is -2. if one number is -8. find the other number​

Answer 1

Answer:

+6

Step-by-step explanation:

-8 + x = -2

-8 + 2 = x

( + - = - )

so 8 - 6 = 6 and the sign of biggest no. is 8+ so the x = +6

Answer 2

Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To find:

The other number

Given:

Product of two rational numbers = -2

One of the number = -8

Assuming:

Let the other number be x

Solution:

ATQ

$- 8 \times x = - 2 \\ = > x = \frac{ - 2}{ - 8} \\ = > x = \frac{1}{4}$

Hence

The other number =x= 1/4

hope it helps...