Math, asked by mdtauqeer, 1 year ago

what number should be added to 5/-8 to get 3/-2?

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Answered by brkkhan

let the number x
then
5/-8+x=3/-2
x=3/-2-(-5/8)
x=-3/2+5/8
x=-12+5/8
x=-7/8

mdtauqeer: but the ans.is14/15

mdtauqeer: in book

brkkhan: what is the books name???

brkkhan: bro

mdtauqeer: Modern Mathematics by Keshab Chandra Nag

brkkhan: is some times mistake done in our books

brkkhan: do you think the value given in ans satisfies the given statement???

brkkhan: bro

brkkhan: i dont think so

mdtauqeer: yah!!!

Answered by srija21

unknown no.=x
5/-8+x=3/-2
x=3/-2-(-5/8)
x=-3/2+5/8
x=-12+5/8
x=-7/8

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