Solve for x -8x=40

Problem

−8*x=40

Solution

1. Identify the equation as a linear equation where the variable x is being multiplied by a coefficient of −8

2. Isolate the variable x by dividing both sides of the equation by −8

(−8*x)/(−8)=40/(−8)

3. Simplify the fractions on both sides to find the value of x

x=−5

Final Answer

−8*x=40⇒x=−5

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