Question

- ⅘ x = 8.....................
im actually in middle school btw dunno why it says college

Answer 1

-10

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x = -10

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

-4/5x = 8

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -4/5 on both sides: x = 8 / -4/5
2. Divide: x = -10