Question

By what number should (-5)-1 be multiplied so that the product is (8)-1 ?​

Answer 1

Answer: 16/10 or 1.6

One number to be multiplied= (-5)-1= 5

Other number =x

Product= 8(-1)= -8

Equation:

5 * x = -8

x= -8/5

x= 1.6

Answer= 16/10 or 1.6

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