Question

what should be subtracted from thirce
the rational number - 8/3 to get = 5/2?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the x to be subtracted,

A/Q

$\implies \frac{ - 8}{3} - x = \frac{5}{2 } \\ \implies - x = \frac{5}{2} + \frac{8}{3} \\ \implies - x = \frac{15 + 16}{6} \\ \implies - x = \frac{31}{6} \\ \implies\boxed{ x = - \frac{31}{6}}$