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The sum of two rational numbers is `-4.` If one of them is `(-11)/(5)`, find the other.

A

`(-3)/(5) `

B

`(-4)/(5) `

C

`(-9)/(5) `

D

`(-2)/(5) `

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To find the other rational number when the sum of two rational numbers is -4 and one of them is \(-\frac{11}{5}\), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given information**: - The sum of two rational numbers is \(-4\). - One of the rational numbers is \(-\frac{11}{5}\). - Let the other rational number be \(x\). 2. **Set up the equation**: - According to the problem, we can write the equation: \[ -\frac{11}{5} + x = -4 \] 3. **Isolate \(x\)**: - To find \(x\), we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. We can do this by adding \(\frac{11}{5}\) to both sides: \[ x = -4 + \frac{11}{5} \] 4. **Convert \(-4\) to a fraction with a common denominator**: - The number \(-4\) can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 5: \[ -4 = -\frac{20}{5} \] - Now, we can rewrite the equation: \[ x = -\frac{20}{5} + \frac{11}{5} \] 5. **Combine the fractions**: - Since both fractions have the same denominator, we can combine them: \[ x = \frac{-20 + 11}{5} = \frac{-9}{5} \] 6. **Final answer**: - Therefore, the other rational number is: \[ x = -\frac{9}{5} \] ### Summary: The other rational number is \(-\frac{9}{5}\).
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