Question

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

−516
negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction

−20
negative 20

−120
negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

120

Answer 1

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

52x/52 = -18/52

This simplifies to:

x = -18/52

Therefore, the solution to the equation is:

x = -18/52

or in decimal form:

x = -0.3461538