What is the solution of the equation 8/5x = - 10?

-1/16

-16

-5/8

-25/4

1 answer

To solve the equation \( \frac{8}{5}x = -10 \), we first isolate \( x \).

  1. Multiply both sides of the equation by \( \frac{5}{8} \) to eliminate the fraction:

\[ x = -10 \cdot \frac{5}{8} \]

  1. Calculate the right-hand side:

\[ x = -\frac{10 \cdot 5}{8} = -\frac{50}{8} \]

  1. Simplify \( -\frac{50}{8} \):

\[ x = -\frac{25}{4} \]

Thus, the solution of the equation \( \frac{8}{5}x = -10 \) is:

\[ \boxed{-\frac{25}{4}} \]