Question

What is the solution of the equation 52x = −18 ?(1 point) Responses −120 negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction 120 Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction −516 negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction −20

Answer 1

To find the solution of the equation 52x = -18, we need to isolate x.

First, we can divide both sides of the equation by 52:
(52x)/52 = (-18)/52
x = -18/52

Simplifying the fraction -18/52 gives us the solution:
x = -9/26

So, the solution to the equation 52x = -18 is x = -9/26.