What is the solution of the equation 8/5x = −10 ?(1 point)Responses

−5/8
−1/16
-16
- 25/4

1 answer

To solve the equation, we can start by multiplying both sides of the equation by 5/8 to isolate x.

(5/8)(8/5x) = (5/8)(-10)

The 8/5 and 5/8 cancel out on the left side, leaving us with:

x = (-10)(5/8)

Multiplying -10 by 5/8 gives us:

x = -50/8

Simplifying the fraction:

x = -25/4

Therefore, the solution to the equation 8/5x = -10 is -25/4. So the correct response is - 25/4.