Question

the sum of 17 by 8 and two fifth of a rational number is 3 find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

35/16=2.1875

Step-by-step explanation:

let the rational no.be x

17/8+2x/5=3

85+16x=120. [BY TAKING LCM AND CROSS MULTYPLYING IT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE]

16x=120-85

x=35/16=2.1875