Question

What should be subtracted from thrice the rational number -8/3 to get 5/2 ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

number to be subtracted is -21/2

Step-by-step explanation:

3( -8/3) - x = 5/2

-8 -x = 5/2

x + 8 = -5/2

x = -5/2 - 8

x = -21/2