Question

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

−58
negative Start Fraction 5 over 8 End Fraction

−116
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction

−254
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction

−16

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 85x = -10 \), we can isolate \( x \) by dividing both sides by 85:

\[
x = \frac{-10}{85}
\]

This fraction can be simplified. Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 5 gives:

\[
x = \frac{-2}{17}
\]

Now we should check which response could represent this value. None of the provided answers seem to be the same as \(-\frac{2}{17}\).

However, none of the provided options directly correspond to \(-\frac{2}{17}\). It appears that the answers do not include the correct solution, which is approximately \(-0.1176\). If you need to use one of the given responses, please double-check the options or input.

If looking for approximation, none fit since \(-\frac{2}{17}\) is approximately \(-0.1176\).

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