SOLUTION: 8/x +24, given that x=-5 8/-5 + 24 = 22.4 the answer is 22.4 in the back of the book. How do I deal with the fraction with a negative bottom? Thanks for your help.

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Question 481205: 8/x +24, given that x=-5
8/-5 + 24 = 22.4
the answer is 22.4 in the back of the book. How do I deal with the fraction with a negative bottom?
Thanks for your help.

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/-5+24=
-1.6+24=22.4

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