What is the solution of the equation 8/5x = −10?(1 point)

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−116
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction

−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction

−16
negative 16

−254

Answer 1

To solve the equation, you want to isolate x by getting rid of the fraction and solving for x.

First, multiply both sides of the equation by 5 to eliminate the fraction:

(8/5)x * 5 = -10 * 5

8x = -50

Now, divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:

(8x)/8 = (-50)/8

x = -50/8

Simplifying the fraction, you get:

x = -25/4 or -6.25

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -25/4 or x ≈ -6.25.