Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -5. If
one of them is -17 What is the
other ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

given

sum of two numbers= -5

one number= -17

let 2nd number = X

X + -17 = -5

X = -5+17

X = 12

2nd number is 12

Answer 2

Answer:

hey mate

let the other number be x

x+(-17) = -5

x-17= -5

x = -5+17

x= 12

so the other number is 12

hope it will help you