Watch help video Solve for x. 16 8 = 5

Jtweeder asked Nov 23, 2023

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Answer:

x = -10

Explanations:

The given equation is:

$(16)/(x)\text{ = -}(8)/(5)$

Cross multiply:

$-8x\text{ = 80}$

Divide both sides by -8

$\begin{gathered} (-8x)/(-8)=\text{ }(80)/(-8) \\ \text{x = -10} \end{gathered}$

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