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The sum of two rational numbers is -2. If one of the numbers is -14/5, find the other.
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The sum of two rational numbers is -2. If one of the numbers is -14/5, find the other.

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Answer:


(4)/(5)

Explanation:


( - 14)/(5) + x = - 2 \\ x = - 2 + (14)/(5 ) \\ x = ( - 10 + 14)/(5) \\ \: x = (4)/(5) \\ therefore \: the \: other \: number \: is \: (4)/(5)

User Karthik Mahalingam
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Answer:

4/5

Explanation:

x+(-14/5)= -2

x= 14/5 - 2

x= (14-10)/5

x= 4/5

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