SOLUTION: i dont get it when a negitive number then a fration are tryed to be multipled (explm. -8=x over 5

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Question 441061: i dont get it when a negitive number then a fration are tryed to be multipled (explm. -8=x over 5
Answer by MathLover1(20855) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-8=x%2F5.....here you multiply both sides by 5 to get a rid of denominator, regardless of sign
-8%2A5=x%2A5%2F5
-40=x%2Across%285%29%2Fcross%285%29
-40=x