Question

what number should be added to-5/8 to get 2? ​

Answer 1

$- \frac{5}{8} + x = 2 \\ = - \frac{5 + 8x}{8} = 2 \\ = - 5 + 8x = 16 \\ = 8x = 21 \\ x = \frac{21}{8}$

Answer 2

number to be added to-5/8 to get 2

= 2-(-5/8)

= 2+5/8

=21/8..

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