Question

The sum of two rational numbers is −3. If one of them is
−3/
13
, find the other number.

Answer 1

Answer:

let the another rational no. be X

So acc. to question:

x + -3/13 = -3

x-3/13=-3

X=-3+3/13

X=(-39+3)/13

x=-36/13

so the other rational no. is -36/13

Answer 2

Answer:

-42/13

Step-by-step explanation:

let the second no. be x

-3/13+x=-3

3+13x/13=-3

3+13x=-3×13

3+13x=-39

13x=-39-3

13x=-42

x=-42/13. ANSWER

verify...

3/13-42/13

3-42/13

-39/13=-3. VERIFIED...!!!

hope it helps.