Find x such that:$\frac{-1}{5}=\frac{8}{x}$.

Given :

The given expression is $\frac{-1}{5}=\frac{8}{x}$.

To do :

We have to find the value of x.

Solution :

$\frac{-1}{5}=\frac{8}{x}$

$(-1) \times (x) = 8 \times 5$

$-x = 40$

$x = -40$.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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