Question

The sum of two reciprocal numbers is -3/8
. If one of them is 3/16
, find the other. plz step by step​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hey friend, Here is your answer-

Let the other number is x.

From the given condition,

3/16 + 1/x = -3/8

3x+16/16x = -3/8

3x+16 = -48x / 8

3x+16= -6x

3x+6x = -16

9x= -16

x = -16/9

I'm not sure about my answer.

is it right?