Multiply.

Write your answer in simplest form.
8 (-5/4)

1 answer

To multiply \( 8 \) by \( -\frac{5}{4} \), you perform the following calculation:

\[ 8 \times -\frac{5}{4} = \frac{8 \times -5}{4} = \frac{-40}{4} = -10 \]

Therefore, the answer in simplest form is:

\[ \boxed{-10} \]