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

Question

A. -20
B. 1/20
C. -5/16
D. -1/20

Answer 1

To solve the equation 5/2x = -1/8, first, multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 5/2 which is 2/5.

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

1/x = -1/20

The solution to the equation is -1/20.

The correct answer is B. 1/20.