Question

THE PRODUCT OF 2 NUMBERS IS 12/40.IS ONE OF THEM IS (-5/8) FIND THE OTHER

Answer 1

Answer:

-12

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 / 8 × x = 12 / 40

-5x / 8 = 12 / 40

-5x = 12 / 40 × 8

cancel 8 and 40

-5x = 12 / 5

x = 12 / 5 × -5

x = -60 / 5

x = -12