Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

-5/7 + x = -1

(-5+7x)/7 = -1

-5 + 7x = -7

7x = -2

x = -2/7

please change the digit as per ur QUESTION

Answer 2

Let other one be x

ATQ

$\\ \sf\longmapsto x+\dfrac{-8}{17}=-8$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto\dfrac{17x-8}{17}=-8$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 17x-8=17(-8)=-136$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 17x=-136+8$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 17x=-128$

$\\ \sf\longmapsto x=\dfrac{-128}{17}$