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:
\[ \boxed{-10} \]
Write your answer in simplest form.
8 (-5/4)
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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:
\[ \boxed{-10} \]