Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -3 . If one of them is -5/7 , find the other number .

Answer 1

Given

• The sum of two rational numbers is -3.
• one of them is -5/7

To Find

• Other number

Solution

Let the other Number be x

A/Q

→x+(-5/7)=-3

→x-5/7=-3

→x=-3+5/7

→x=(-21)+5/7

x=-16/7

The Other Number be-16/7

Verification

-16/7-5/7=-3

-16-5/7=-3

-21/7=-3

-3=-3

LHS=RHS verified

Answer 2

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