The sum of two numbers is $\frac{-1}{3}$. If one of the numbers is $\frac{-12}{3}$, find the other.

Given:

The sum of two numbers is $\frac{-1}{3}$.

One of the numbers is $\frac{-12}{3}$.

To do:

We have to find the other number.

Solution:

Let the other number be $x$.

This implies,

$\frac{-12}{3}+x=\frac{-1}{3}$

$x=\frac{-1}{3}-(\frac{-12}{3})$

$x=\frac{-1+12}{3}$

$x=\frac{11}{3}$

Therefore, the other number is $\frac{11}{3}$. 

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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