To find the solution of the equation 8/5x = -10, we can solve for x by multiplying both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 8/5, which is 5/8:
(8/5x) * (5/8) = -10 * (5/8)
x = -50/8
x = -25/4
x = -6.25
Therefore, the solution of the equation is -25/4 or -6.25.
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
−16
negative 16
−254
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction
−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction
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