Question

What numbers should be added to -5/8 so as to get -3/2​

Answer 1

Answer:

$( - 5 \div 8) + x = - 3 \div 2 \\ x = - 3 \div2 + 5 \div 8 \\ x = ( - 3)(4) + 5 \div 8 \\ x = - 12 + 5 \div 8 \\x=- 7 \div 8 \\ \\ \\ therefore \: the \: value \: of \: x \: is \: minus \: seven \: divided \: by \: eight.$