What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10 ?(1 point)

Question

Responses

−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction

−254
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction

−16
negative 16

−116

Answer 1

To solve the equation $85x=-10$, we divide both sides by 85:

$$x=\frac{-10}{85}$$

This simplifies to:

$$x=\frac{-2}{17}$$

None of the provided responses seem to match this, but let's double-check the options for possible incorrect transcription or similar values:

1. −58
2. negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction (which is $-\frac{5}{8}$)
3. −254
4. negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction (which is $-\frac{25}{4}$)
5. −16
6. −116

Given that the actual answer is $-\frac{2}{17}$, and since none of the responses match this value, it looks like there was a mistake either in the answers provided or in solving the equation.

The closest rational option can be seen but doesn't match what we found. If you have more context or correct options, please check again!