Question

the sum of two rational numbers is -5/2 , if one is of rational number is -7/3 , find the other.
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Answer 1

x + y = -5/2

x = -7/3 then y = ?

-7/3 + y = -5/2

y = -1/6

Answer 2

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Given :

• Sum of two rational number = -5/2
• One rational number = -7/3

To find :

• The other rational number.

Solution :

Let the other no. be 'x'.

According to the Question,

⇒ -7/3 + x = -5/2

⇒ x = -5/2 + 7/3

⇒ x = (-15 + 4)/6

⇒ x = - ⅙

∴ The other rational number is - ⅙

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