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

To solve the equation \( 52x = -18 \), you need to isolate \( x \). You can do this by dividing both sides of the equation by 52:

\[ x = \frac{-18}{52} \]

Now, simplify the fraction:

\[ x = \frac{-9}{26} \]

Therefore, the solution to the equation \( 52x = -18 \) is

\[ x = -\frac{9}{26}. \]

Let's go through the solution again step-by-step to ensure accuracy.

Starting with the equation:

\[ 52x = -18 \]

To isolate \( x \), divide both sides by 52:

\[ x = \frac{-18}{52} \]

Next, simplify the fraction. Both the numerator and the denominator can be divided by 2:

\[ x = \frac{-9}{26} \]

So the correct solution is indeed:

\[ x = -\frac{9}{26} \]

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