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The difference of two integers is -8. If one them is -5. Find the other.
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Solution
The correct option is D 3 and -13
Given, difference between two integers is -8.
Let the other number be x.
We know that, subtraction is not commutative for integers,i.e,
a−b≠b−a
x- (-5) = -8 (or) (-5) - x = -8
⇒ x = -8 - 5 (or) x = 8 - 5
= -13 = 3
Given, difference between two integers is -8.
Let the other number be x.
We know that, subtraction is not commutative for integers,i.e,
a−b≠b−a
x- (-5) = -8 (or) (-5) - x = -8
⇒ x = -8 - 5 (or) x = 8 - 5
= -13 = 3
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