Question

the sum of two rational number is -8. if one of the number is -18/5, find the other number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is -22/5

Step-by-step explanation:

−

18

5

+x=−8

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−

18

5

+x=−8

−18

5

+x=−8

x+

−18

5

=−8

Step 2: Add 18/5 to both sides.

x+

−18

5

+

18

5

=−8+

18

5

x=

−22

5

Answer 2

Answer:

let the another rational number be x

• x+(-18/5)=-8
• x-18/5=-8
• x=18/5-8
• x=-22/5