To solve the equation, you want to isolate x by getting rid of the fraction and solving for x.
First, multiply both sides of the equation by 5 to eliminate the fraction:
(8/5)x * 5 = -10 * 5
8x = -50
Now, divide both sides of the equation by 8 to solve for x:
(8x)/8 = (-50)/8
x = -50/8
Simplifying the fraction, you get:
x = -25/4 or -6.25
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -25/4 or x ≈ -6.25.
What is the solution of the equation 8/5x = −10?(1 point)
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−116
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction
−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction
−16
negative 16
−254
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