alleryStart learning →One of two rationals is 3/8 and their sum is −1/2. Find the other one.
A−1/8
B−5/8
C7/8
D−7/8
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. −7/8
The other is −1/2 − 3/8 = −4/8 − 3/8 = −7/8.
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