Question

What is the value of n? 40= -5n/8 n=________

Answer 1

$40 = \frac{-5}{8}n \\\\40 \times- \frac{8}{5} = -\frac{5}{8}n\times -\frac{8}{5}\\\\-64 = n\\\\\boxed{n=-64}$

Answer 2

40 = -5 × $\frac{n}{8}$

First, simplify 5 × $\frac{n}{8}$ to $\frac{5n}{8}$ / Your problem should look like: 40 = $-\frac{5n}{8}$
Second, multiply both sides by 8. / Your problem should look like: 320 = -5n
Third, divide both sides by -5. / Your problem should look like: $\frac{320}{-5}$ = n
Fourth, simplify $\frac{320}{-5}$ to $- \frac{320}{5}$ / Your problem should look like: $-\frac{320}{5}$ = n
Fifth, simplify $\frac{320}{5}$ to 64. / Your problem should look like: -64 = n
Sixth, switch sides. / Your problem should look like: n = -64

Answer: n = -64