Question

The sum of two rational number is -1/2 if one of the number is 5/6 find the other

Answer 1

Answer

let the other rational number be x

then equation:

5/6 + x = -1/2

x = -1/2 -5/6

x = -8/6

   = -4/3

Answer 2

Answer:

-4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number

Then,

-1/2=5/6 + x

=>-1/2 - 5/6 = x

=>-3-5/6 = x (by taking LCM of -1/2 and -5/6)

=>-8/6 = x

=>-4/3 = x (by dividing -8 and 6 by 2)

=>x = -4/3

So, the other number is -4/3