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The sum of two rational numbers is -8. if one of the is -8/17, find the other​

The sum of two rational numbers is -8. if one of the is -8/17, find the other​
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The sum of two rational numbers is -8. if one of the is -8/17, find the other​

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The other number is -128/17

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x,


\tt \longmapsto \: x + ( - 8)/(17) = - 8


\tt \longmapsto \: x = ( - 8)/(1) + (8)/(17)


\tt \longmapsto \: x = ( - 136 + 8)/(17)


\tt \longmapsto \: x = ( - 128)/(17)

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