The answer is 2. If you multiply the brackets out then you will get -40 over -20, and a negative divided by a negative is a positive therefore it is 2.
(40+16)=56 or
(4x10)+(4x4)=56 or
4x(10+4)=56
Simple.....
you have

... to change into improper fraction...
1.) Multiply whole number by denominator...
8*8=64
2.) Add the numerator to the number you got...
64+1=65
3.) Use the original denominator...

This, your answer.
Answer:
-16
Step-by-step explanation:
x/-2 = 8
cross multiply.
-2(-2) = 0 (because you're cross multiplying)
8(-2) = -16
x= -16
The correct answer is 15.51