Solve for x - 16=8x/5

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Alvarado

2 February, 05:23

Solve for x - 16=8x/5

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Elena Marks · Answer 1

-16 = 8x/5 ... 8x/5 is the same as 8/5 (x)

-16 = (8/5) x ... divide both sides by 8/5

-16 / (8/5) = x

-16 * 5/8 = x

-80/8 = x

-10 = x <===

Laylah Knapp · Answer 2

First, we multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of the fraciton:

5 (x-16) = 8x

distribute to get

5x-80=8x

subtract from both sides 5x

-80=3x

divide both sides by 3 to get

x = - 80/3 or around - 26.667