Question

The sum of two rational numbers is 8 . If one of them is 16 , find the other.

Answer 1

Given

$\bold{ Sum \ of \ 2 \ rational \ numbers} = 8$

One of the other number is 16

Let the other number be x.

$\implies 16 + x = 8\\\implies x = 8-16\\\implies x = -8$

$\boxed{\boxed{\bold{Therefore, \ the \ other \ rational \ number \ is \ -8}}}}$

NOTE

• Rational numbers fall into the category of real numbers.
• Rational numbers can be positive or negative
• Rational numbers can be expressed as integers or fractions

                                                             

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

\begin{lgathered}\bold{ Sum \ of \ 2 \ rational \ numbers} = 8\\\end{lgathered}

Sum of 2 rational numbers=8

One of the other number is 16

Let the other number be x.

\begin{lgathered}\implies 16 + x = 8\\\implies x = 8-16\\\implies x = -8\end{lgathered}

⟹16+x=8

⟹x=8−16

⟹x=−8

NOTE

Rational numbers fall into the category of real numbers.

Rational numbers can be positive or negative

Rational numbers can be expressed as integers or fractions