Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 5x/8 +10= 2

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=-12.8`

Explanation:

Given the equation
`(5x)/(8)+10=2`, you need to solve for "x":

Apply the Subtraction property of equality and subtract 10 from both sides of the equation:

`(5x)/(8)+10-10=2-10`

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

Apply the Multiplication property of equality and multiply both sides of the equation by 8:

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

`5x=-64`

Apply the Division property of equality and divide both sides of the equation by 5:

`(5x)/(5)=(-64)/(5)`

`x=-12.8`