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.

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> 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.      Log On


   

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/-5+24=
-1.6+24=22.4