Question

what should be subtracted from -5/7 to get -1?

Answer 1

Let the number be x

-5/7-x=-1

-5/7-x=-7/7

x=-5/7+7/7

x=(-5+7)/7

x=2/7

Therefore,2/7 should be subtracted from -5/7 to get -1

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Answer 2

Concept Introduction:

A mathematical operation called subtraction simulates the process of deleting items from a collection. The negative symbol denotes subtraction.

Solution:

Given, $-5/7$

We have to find what should be subtracted from $-5/7$ to get $-1$

So, the number is $= -1 - (-5/7)$

$=2/7$

Final Answer:

The final answer is $2/7$

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