Question

Solve for x -16 = 8x/5

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -10

Step-by-step explanation:

1st Switch sides: 8x÷5= -16

2nd Multiply both sides by 5: 5*8x÷5= 5(-16)

3rd Simplify: 8x=-80

4th Divide both sides by 8: 8x÷8 = -80÷8

5th Simplify: x = -10

Hope I helped :)

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-26 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Make sure you have a negative in front of the mixed fraction.