Question

Solve the equation for x.

x/5 = -8

Answer 1

`\mathbb= > (x)/(5) = - 8`

`\mathbb = > x = - 8 * 5`

`\mathbb = > x = - 40`

Answer 2

x = -40

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other.

Multiply 5 to both sides of the equation:

(x/5) * 5 = (-8) * 5

x = -8 * 5

x = -40

x = -40 is your answer.

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