Question

What number should be subtracted from 1 to get -7/17?

Answer 1

Answer:24/17

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number subtracted be x

⇒ 1 - x = -7/17

⇒1 + $\frac{7}{17}$ = x

⇒$\frac{17 + 7}{17}$= x

⇒x = 24/17