What should be subtracted from thrice the rational number -8/3 to get 5/2 - Maths - Linear Equations in One Variable

Question

What should be subtracted from thrice the rational number -8/3 to
get 5/2?

Varun Rawat · Accepted Answer

Let x be subtracted
Now, 3×-83 - x = 52⇒-8 - x = 52⇒x = -8 - 52 = -212

What should be subtracted from thrice the rational number -8/3 to get 5/2?