Question

What is the solution of the equation 5/2x = −1/8 ?(1 point)
Responses

−120
negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−5/16
negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction

1/20
Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−20

Answer 1

To solve the equation 5/2x = -1/8, you can multiply both sides of the equation by 2/5 to cancel out the fractions. This will give you:

x = (-1/8) * (2/5)

Simplifying this expression, you get:

x = -1/40

Therefore, the solution to the equation is Option 4: -1/40.