Question

Watch help video Solve for x. 16 8 = 5

Answer 1

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}`