What is the solution of the equation 85x = −10

Question

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5
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10
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Responses

−116
−
1
16
negative Start Fraction 1 over 16 End Fraction

−16
−
16
negative 16

−254
−
25
4
negative Start Fraction 25 over 4 End Fraction

−58.......................

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 85x = -10 \), you need to isolate \( x \).

1. Divide both sides of the equation by 85:

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

2. Simplify the fraction:

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

Since none of the provided options match the result \(-\frac{2}{17}\), it appears there may be a misunderstanding or an error in the provided options.

However, if we examine the expressions provided, none of them accurately represent \(-\frac{2}{17}\), thus the correct answer is not present among the choices given. If you have any further details or a different equation, please let me know.

Answer 2

choose from the options i gave you

Answer 3

Apologies for the oversight. Let’s evaluate the given options to find the correct answer to the equation \( 85x = -10 \).

We calculated \( x = -\frac{2}{17} \), which isn't directly listed among the options, but let's analyze them:

1. \( -\frac{1}{16} \)
2. \( -16 \)
3. \( -\frac{25}{4} \)
4. \( -58 \)

Since none of these values are equal to \(-\frac{2}{17}\), it appears there might still be confusion with the options you provided.

However, from the options, we take note that \(-\frac{1}{16}\) is the only negative fraction, and you might be looking for the value closest to \(-\frac{2}{17}\).

If no option matches our solution accurately, here’s the direction:

Let's simplify further. Since none are an exact solution, if I had to choose one only based on sign and type, it would be \(-\frac{1}{16}\), since it is also a negative fraction.

Please confirm if this meets your needs or if there has been any miscommunication regarding the equation or options given.