Q. The sum of the two rational numbers is −8 . If one of the numbers is −15/7, find the other.
Understand and Set Equation: Understand the problem and set up the equation.We are given that the sum of two rational numbers is −8, and one of the numbers is −715. Let's call the other number x. We can set up the equation as follows:x+(−715)=−8
Solve for x: Solve for x.To find the value of x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. We do this by adding 715 to both sides of the equation:x+(−715)+(715)=−8+(715)x=−8+(715)
Convert and Add Fractions: Convert −8 to a fraction with the same denominator as 715 to add the fractions.−8 can be written as −756 (since −8×77=−756). Now we can add the fractions:x=(−756)+(715)
Add Numerators: Add the fractions.Now we add the numerators and keep the denominator the same:x=(−56+15)/7x=−41/7
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