To solve the equation \( 43x = -65 \), we need to isolate \( x \). Here are the steps:
- Divide both sides of the equation by 43:
\[ x = \frac{-65}{43} \]
- This simplifies to:
\[ x \approx -1.5116 \]
So, the solution to the equation \( 43x = -65 \) is:
\[ x = \frac{-65}{43} \]