Solve for x.

Question

x/−2=8(1 point)
Responses

x=10
x equals 10

x=6
x equals 6

x=−16
x equals negative 16

x=−4

Answer 1

To solve for \( x \) in the equation

\[ \frac{x}{-2} = 8, \]

we can start by multiplying both sides by \(-2\) to eliminate the fraction:

\[ x = 8 \cdot (-2). \]

Calculating the right side:

\[ x = -16. \]

Thus, the answer is

\[ \boxed{-16}. \]