Question

what should be subtracted from thrice the rational number - 8/3 to get 5/4​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Using algebra: 3(-8/3) - x =(5/2)

x=(-16-5)/2

x= -21/2

2. We can verify this by the following:

3(-8/3) + 21/2=x

x=5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 5/2 is the answer...?