What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10?(1 point)
Responses
−254
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction
−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction
−116
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction
−16
To solve the equation 85x = -10, you need to isolate the variable x.
First, divide both sides of the equation by 85:
85x/85 = -10/85
This simplifies to:
x = -10/85
So the solution to the equation is x = -10/85, which can also be written as -1/8.