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The sum of two rational numbers is `-3`. If one of them is `(-10)/(3)` then the other one is

A

`(-13)/(3)`

B

`(-19)/(3)`

C

`(1)/(3)`

D

`(13)/(3)`

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To find the other rational number when the sum of two rational numbers is -3 and one of them is \(-\frac{10}{3}\), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information:** - The sum of two rational numbers is \(-3\). - One of the rational numbers is \(-\frac{10}{3}\). - Let the other rational number be \(x\). 2. **Set Up the Equation:** - According to the problem, we can write the equation: \[ x + \left(-\frac{10}{3}\right) = -3 \] - This simplifies to: \[ x - \frac{10}{3} = -3 \] 3. **Isolate \(x\):** - To isolate \(x\), add \(\frac{10}{3}\) to both sides of the equation: \[ x = -3 + \frac{10}{3} \] 4. **Convert \(-3\) to a Fraction:** - Convert \(-3\) into a fraction with a denominator of 3: \[ -3 = -\frac{9}{3} \] - Now, substitute this back into the equation: \[ x = -\frac{9}{3} + \frac{10}{3} \] 5. **Combine the Fractions:** - Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine them: \[ x = \frac{-9 + 10}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \] 6. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the other rational number is: \[ x = \frac{1}{3} \] ### Final Answer: The other rational number is \(\frac{1}{3}\).
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