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What is the answer for -16x = 80

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The correct answer is x=-5.

To solve this, divide -16 on both sides of the equation to isolate the variable, x. 80/-16 is equal to -5 because a positive divided by a negative is equal to a negative.

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User Agrajag
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Answer:

X= 96

Explanation:

Because...

-16x=80

X= 80+16

X= 96

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