Question

The sum of two rational numbers is $-5$. If one of the numbers is $\frac{-3}{5}$, find the other number

• A. $-4\frac{2}{5}$
• B. $4\frac{8}{5}$
• C. $\frac{-6}{5}$
• D. $4\frac{6}{5}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $-4\frac{2}{5}$

$Letotherwillbexthenx+\frac{-3}{5}=-5x=-5+\frac{3}{5}=\frac{-22}{5}=-4\frac{2}{5}$

So correct answer will be option A