What is the solution of the equation 52x = −18 ?(1 point)

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Responses

−120
negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−516
negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction

120
Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−20

Answer 1

To solve the equation 52x = -18, you can divide both sides of the equation by 52:

52x/52 = -18/52

This simplifies to:

x = -18/52

Simplifying the fraction gives:

x = -9/26

Therefore, the solution to the equation is negative Start Fraction 9 over 26 End Fraction.