Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

let the other rational number be X

given sum = -5

that implies X + (-3/5) = -5

X - 3/5 = -5

X = -5+3/5

X = (-25+3)/5 (taking LCM for denominators)

X = -22/5

therefore, the value of the other rational number is -22/5

Answer 2

GIVEN:

Sum of two rational numbers is -5

One number is -3/5

SOLUTION:

Let's just assume 'x' to be the second number,

∴ According to the question,

==> x - 3/5 = -5

==> x = (3/5) - 5

==> x = (3 - 25)/5 [LCM]

==> x = -22/5

∴ Required number is -22/5