Question

What number should be subtracted from -4 to get 7/8?

Answer 1

Answer: -39/8

Step-by-step explanation:

=> -4-(-39/8)

=> -4 + 39/8

=> ( -32+39)/8

=> 7/8

Therefore, -39/8 must be subtracted from -4 to get 7/8.

Answer 2

$x=\frac{-39}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

-4-(x)=7/8

-4-x=7/8

-x=7/8+4

$-x=\frac{7+32}{8}$

$-x=\frac{39}{8}$

x=-39/8