Question

What number should be added to 3/8 to get -1/24?

a) -5/12 b) -7/23 c) 31/72 d) 2/33​

Answer 1

SOLUTION :

$let \: the \: number \: that \: should \: be \: added \: be \: x \\ \\ = > \frac{3}{8} + x = \frac{ - 1}{24} \\ \\ = > x = \frac{ - 1}{24} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{ - 1 - 9}{24} = \frac{ - 10}{24 } \\ \\ = \frac{ - 5}{12} \: \: \: \: \: \: \: option \: (a) \: is \: correct \:$

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Answer 2

Answer:

a) -5/12

Step-by-step explanation:

(3/8)+x= -1/24

x=(-1/24)-3/8

x= -5/12

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