Question

what should be added to thrice the rational numbers -8/5to get 5/8?

Answer 1

Answer:

let x should be added

A.T.Q

x+{3*-(8÷5)}=5÷8

x-(24÷5)=5÷8

x=(5÷8)+(24÷5)

x={25+192}÷40

x=217÷40

so 217÷40 should be added.

Answer 2

Answer:

217/40

Step-by-step explanation:

3×-8/5+x = 5/8

-24/5+x=5/8

x=5/8+24/5

x=217/40