Question

Solve the equation. Then check your solution. – two-fifths + a = One-fifth a. Three-fifths c. StartFraction 3 Over 10 EndFraction b. Negative one-fifth d. Negative three-fifths

Answer 1

a = Negative one-fifth

Explanation:

The given equation is :

`(2)/(5)+a=(1)/(5)`

We need to find the value of a.

Subtract 2/5 from both sides.

`(2)/(5)+a-(2)/(5)=(1)/(5)-(2)/(5)\\\\a=(1)/(5)-(2)/(5)\\\\a=(-1)/(5)`

So, the correct answer is Negative one-fifth. Hence, the correct option is (b).