Question

The sum of two rational numbers is - 5. If one of the number is2/3
, find the other​

Answer 1

Answer:   $\frac{-8}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let first no. = $x$ = $\frac{2}{3}$

Let 2nd no.= $y$

A.T.Q

$x+y= (-5)$

$=> \frac{2}{3}+y=-5\\=>y=-5-\frac{2}{3}=\frac{(-5)\times3-2}{3}=\frac{-8}{3}$

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the other number be=x

=>2/3x= -5

=>2x+3x/3= -5

=> 5x= -15

x=> -3

Hence

the other number is -3