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X/5= -8 One-step equations

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Answer:

x=-40

Explanation:

Multiply by 5 on both sides, and x=-40

To check,

-40/5=-8

User Amy Worrall
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Answer:

x= -40

Explanation:

x/5= -8

Multiply each side by 5

x/5*5 = -8*5

x = -40

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