Question

The sum of two rational numbers is -7. If one of the numbers is –15/19, the other number is _____ *
(a) -21/10
(b) -57/16
(c) 7/9
(d) -118/19

Answer 1

The answer is option (d)

x+ y = -7

x+ (-15/19) = -7

x = -7 - (-15/19)

x= -7 + 15/19

x = -118/19