Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -5 if one of the number is 2/3,find the other

Answer 1

Given : -

Sum of two Rational No. = -5

One Number = 2/3

To Find : -

Second Number = ?

Solution : -

Let the Second No. be = x

According to the Question : -

➙ -5 + x = 2/3

➙ x = 3/3 + 5/1

➙ x = 2+15/3

➙ x = 17/3

Check : -

➙ -5/1 + 17/3 = 2/3

➙ -15+17/3 = 2/3

➙ 2/3 = 2/3