Question

what number should be subtracted from -2/3 to get -1/6​

Answer 1

Answer: -1/2 should be subtracted.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x

-2/3 - x = -1/6

-x = -1/6 - (-2/3)

-x = -1/6 +2/3 = -1/6 + 4/6 = 3/6 = 1/2

x = -1/2

Therefore, value for x is -1/2

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x-(-2/3)=-1/6

x+2/3=-1/6

x=-1/6-2/3

x=-5/6

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