Question

the sum of two rational number is -5. if one of them is -13/6 then find the other in the

Answer 1

Answer:

statement = x + -13/6 = -5

solve for x ===>

x = (-5) - (-13/6)

  =  (-5) +13/6

  =  -30/6 + 13/6

  =(-17/6)

Answer 2

Answer:

According to the question,

Given, the sum of two rational numbers is -5

Let the two numbers be x and y

so x+y = -5

And in the question it is also given one is -13/6

so let's say x= -13/6

Therefore -13/6+y= -5

=> y= -5+13/6 = -17/6