What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10 ?(1 point)
Responses
−116
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction
−16
negative 16
−254
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction
−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction
To find the solution to the equation 85x = -10, you need to isolate x.
First, divide both sides of the equation by 85:
85x/85 = -10/85
Simplifying this, you get:
x = -10/85
So, the solution to the equation is negative Start Fraction 1 over 17 End Fraction.