Question

The sum of two rational number is -5. if one of the number is 2/3, find the other.​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the other number be x

according to the question ,

2/3 + x = -5

so , x = -5 + 2/3

= 13/3

therefore , x = 13/3

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the other no. be x

A/q

x + 2/3 = -5

=> (3x + 2)/3 = -5

=> 3x + 2 = -5 × 3

=> 3x + 2 = -15

=> 3x = -15 -2

=> 3x = -17

=> x = -17/3

Verification

-17/3 + 2/3 = -5

=> ( -17 + 2 )/3 = -5

=> -15 / 3 = -5

=> -5 = -5

LHS = RHS

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