Question

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

Answer 1

x = 256

Explanation:

Pre-Solving

We are given the following equation:

`-(5)/(8)x = -160`

We want to solve it for x. To do this, we need to isolate x on one side.

We need the value of x, with a coefficient of 1 on one side.

If we multiply a fraction by its reciprocal, it will equal 1.

Solving

First, we can divide both sides by -1.

`(5)/(8)x = 160`

Now, multiply both sides by the reciprocal of
`(5)/(8)`, which is
`(8)/(5)`

`(8)/(5) *((5)/(8)x) = 160 * ((8)/(5) )`

`x = (1280)/(5)`

x = 256