Question

Solve for x. -16 = 8x/5
x = 10
x = -10
x = -25

Answer 1

- 16 = 8x/5

solve equations



step 1 simplify both sides of the equation.

- 16 = 8/5x



step 3 flip the equation

8/5x = - 16


step 3 multiply both sides by 5/8

( 5/8) * ( 8/5x) = (5/8) * ( - 16)

x = - 10


answer x = - 10