Question

What operation is being done to the variable in the equation -5m = -40?

It's being multiplied by -5.
It's being divided by -5.
It's being multiplied by -40.
It's being divided by -40.

Answer 1

It is being multiplied by -5 since an unknown number is placed next to -5, which the letter could be represented as 8 because -5x8=-40!

Explanation:

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Answer 2

-5m = -40

the variable (m) is being multiplied by -5