Question

how do I solve x/3=-8

Answer 1

Solve for x:
x/3 = -8
Solve for x.
Multiply both sides of x/3 = -8 by 3:
(3 x)/(3) = 3 (-8)
Cancel common terms in the numerator and denominator of (3 x)/3.
(3 x)/3 = 3/3×x = x:
x = 3 (-8)
Multiply 3 and -8 together.
3 (-8) = -24:
Answer: |
| x = -24

Answer 2

Just multiply the denominator by -8