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

−20
negative 20

120
Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−120
negative Start Fraction 1 over 20 End Fraction

−516
negative Start Fraction 5 over 16 End Fraction
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Answer 1

The solution of the equation 52x = -18 is -18/52, which simplifies to -9/26. So the correct response is negative 9/26.