Question

The sum of two numbers is -2. If one of the numbers is -14/5, find the other

Answer 1

Answer:

4/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x,y

Given

x=-14/5

x+y=-2

y=-2-x

y=-2-(-14/5)

Other number=4/5

Answer 2

Let the other number be x

According to the question

$\frac{ - 14}{5} + x = - 2\\ x = - 2 + \frac{14}{5} \\ x = \frac{ - 10 + 14}{5} \\ x = \frac{4}{5}$