Question

If x ÷ (-2) is equal to -8 then the value of x is a) -36 b) -24 c) -10 d) 16 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

If x ÷ (-2) is equal to -8 then the value of x

is 16

That means

=> x ÷ (-2) = -8, when x = 16

verify it

16 ÷ (-2) = -8

16/-2 = -8

-8 = -8 ..... (2 × 8)

Therefore option d) 16 is correct.

• or

=> x ÷ (-2) = -8

x /-2 = -8

x = -8 × -2

x = 16

From this method too, Determines the value of x is 16

Note:- { (- × - ) = +}