what is the solution of the equation 5/2 x=-1/8

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To solve the equation 5/2*x = -1/8, we can isolate x by performing the following steps:

1. To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 5/2, which is 2/5:

(2/5) * (5/2) * x = (2/5) * (-1/8)
x = -2/40

2. Simplify the right side of the equation:

x = -1/20

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -1/20.