Question

What should be subtracted from 1/9 to get -5?​

Answer 1

Answer:

46/9 must be subtracted

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. to be subtracted is m

1/9 - m = - 5

-m = -5 - 1/9

-m = -46/9

m = 46/9

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Answer 2

Answer:

46/9

Step-by-step explanation:

1/9 - x = -5

(1 - 9x)/9 = -5

1 - 9x = -5 * 9

1 - 9x = -45

46 = 9x

x = 46/9

Now, let's check our answer:

1/9 - 46/9 is -5 or not?

1/9 - 46/9 = (1-46)/9 = -45/9 = -5

True, 46/9 is the answer.

I hope this helps!