Question

What is the value of x in the equation
-5/8x=-160?

Answer 1

x= 1/256

Explanation:

1. multiply both sides by 8x (answer: -5= 8x*-160)

2. divide both sides by -160 (answer: -5/-160 or 1/32 =8x)

3. divide both sides by 8 (answer: 1/256 = x

4. check your answer: -5/(8*1/256)= -160