Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
(− 5 /8 )(x)=−160
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
−5 /8
x=−160
Step 2: Multiply both sides by 8/(-5).
( 8 /−5 )x( −5 /8 x)=( 8/ −5 )*(−160)
x=256
Answer:
