Decide whether the given number is a solution of the given equation.
-Is $- 8$ a solution of $\frac { 40 } { x } = - 5$ ?

Name: Decide whether the given number is a solution of the given equation. -Is $- 8$ a solution of $\frac { 40 } { x } = - 5$ ?
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Substituting $x = -8$ into the equation $\frac{40}{x} = -5$ gives $\frac{40}{-8} = -5$, which simplifies to $-5 = -5$, confirming that $-8$ is indeed a solution.

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