Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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

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

Answer 3

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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