To solve the equation (8/5)x = -10, we need to isolate x.
First, we can multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 8/5, which is 5/8, to cancel out the fraction on the left side:
(8/5)x * (5/8) = -10 * (5/8)
x = -50/8
Simplifying the right side of the equation:
x = -25/4
Therefore, the solution to the equation 8/5x = -10 is x = -25/4, which is option C.
What is the solution of the equation 8/5x = - 10?
A. -1/16
B. -16
C. -25/4
D. -5/8
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