What is being done to the variable in the equation M/5 = - 40?

The correct answer is M = - 200

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given an equation,

M/5 = - 40

In this equation there is only one variable.

The variable is M. To find the value of M we have to evaluate the expression.

To find the vale of M

M/5 = - 40

By cross multiplying we get,

M = - 40 * 5

M = - 200

Therefore the value of M = - 200