Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: -21/2 or -10.5

Explanation:

Let x be the number that is going to be subtracted from the rational number

3 × (-8/3) - x = 5/2 ⇒ Write the equation

-8 - x = 5/2 ⇒ Do multiplication

-8 - x + x = 5/2 +x ⇒ Add x on both sides

-8 = 5/2 + x ⇒ Simplify

-8 - 5/2 = 5/2 + x - 5/2 ⇒ Subtract 5/2 on both sides

x = -21/2 = -10.5 ⇒ Simplify

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