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The sum of two integers is -8. If one of them is 5, then the other is
- 3
- 13
- -3
- -13
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Given:
Sum of two integers = -8
One integer = 5
Let the other integer be x
According to the question, the equation can be written as:
5 + x = -8
x = -8 - 5 = -(8 + 5) [Solve for x]
x = -13
∴ The other integer is -13
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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