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The sum of the two rational numbers is -8 . If one of the numbers is 
-15//7, find the other.

The sum of the two rational numbers is 8-8 . If one of the numbers is 15/7 -15 / 7 , find the other.

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Q. The sum of the two rational numbers is 8-8 . If one of the numbers is 15/7 -15 / 7 , find the other.
  1. Understand and Set Equation: Understand the problem and set up the equation.\newlineWe are given that the sum of two rational numbers is 8-8, and one of the numbers is 157-\frac{15}{7}. Let's call the other number xx. We can set up the equation as follows:\newlinex+(157)=8x + (-\frac{15}{7}) = -8
  2. Solve for x: Solve for x.\newlineTo find the value of xx, we need to isolate xx on one side of the equation. We do this by adding 157\frac{15}{7} to both sides of the equation:\newlinex+(157)+(157)=8+(157)x + \left(-\frac{15}{7}\right) + \left(\frac{15}{7}\right) = -8 + \left(\frac{15}{7}\right)\newlinex=8+(157)x = -8 + \left(\frac{15}{7}\right)
  3. Convert and Add Fractions: Convert 8-8 to a fraction with the same denominator as 157\frac{15}{7} to add the fractions.\newline8-8 can be written as 567-\frac{56}{7} (since 8×77=567-8 \times \frac{7}{7} = -\frac{56}{7}). Now we can add the fractions:\newlinex=(567)+(157)x = (-\frac{56}{7}) + (\frac{15}{7})
  4. Add Numerators: Add the fractions.\newlineNow we add the numerators and keep the denominator the same:\newlinex=(56+15)/7x = (-56 + 15) / 7\newlinex=41/7x = -41 / 7

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