Question

The sum of the rational numbers is -1/6 If one of the rational numbers is-8, find the other

Answer 1

Let the other rational number be x.

Sum of the rational numbers = - 1/6

It is given that one of the rational numbers is - 8.

=> x + ( - 8 ) = - 1/6

=> x - 8 = - 1/6

=> x = - 1/6 + 8

=> x = - 1/6 + 48/6

=> x = 47/6

Ans. The other rational number is 47/6.